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Child Development Communication Feeding Oral Motor Therapy Approach
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Attention and listening skills are the foundation for communication and essential throughout a person’s life. Try the games below for some fun practice with attention and listening skills in the classroom, or adapt these games for use at home! 1.… Read more
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Introducing solid food is an exciting time for both parents and babies, and it is important to make sure your baby is ready for all the fun and challenges solid food brings. Most babies born full term are developmentally ready… Read more
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The warm weather has meant the bananas in our fruit bowl have gone brown faster than we can eat them, so last week my son decided to make banana bread with the ‘bad’ bananas. As a speech, language and feeding… Read more
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What are Objects of Reference? Objects of reference are objects that can be used to represent an activity, person, place or thing. They stand for something in the way that words do and can support an early communicator’s understanding and… Read more
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Confused about which cup to choose for your child? There are a lot of options available, and while many make claims about being a step in the progression of feeding development, the truth is, only open cups and straw drinking… Read more
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Understanding basic concepts is an important part of language development. It supports a child’s ability to process information, organise their thoughts and solve problems; and understanding basic concepts is key to following instructions in an education setting. One of the… Read more
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Taste training (sometimes referred to as flavour training) is the practise of exposing your baby to tastes between the ages of 4 and 6 months, before they start weaning. Taste training is not about giving your baby food to practice… Read more
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Does your child mispronounce some sounds when speaking? Do you wonder whether their speech is age-appropriate? While there is variability in children’s mastery of speech sounds, there are general guidelines for ages at which most children can pronounce specific sounds… Read more
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On average, humans swallow nearly 600 times a day; although, it is a process most of us don’t think, or know, much about. However, as a feeding therapist, I spend a good portion of my working week thinking about and… Read more
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Children experience big emotions and sometimes these emotions exacerbate communication and feeding challenges. Learning breathing and relaxation strategies can help children feel calmer and better equipped to navigate challenging communication and feeding situations. How Does Relaxation Work? When we feel… Read more
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