Parent Resource Library
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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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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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What is Semantic Categorisation and Why is it Important? Semantic categorisation is the process of grouping words based on their shared meaning, concepts, or semantic features. Understanding how words fit into different semantic categories is an important part of developing… Read more
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Have you ever wondered whether your child’s speech is as clear as the speech of other children their age, and whether or not it is normal that you can understand everything your child says but aunt Sheila understands almost nothing… Read more
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Developing an adult chewing pattern, or a rotary chew, is a milestone that, when feeding is going well, usually goes unnoticed. That is because despite being a big milestone, it is hidden in everyday moments and gradual food transitions. Chewing… Read more
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What is Selective Mutism? Selective mutism is an anxiety-based mental health disorder that usually begins in early childhood after a child has developed their ability to speak. People with selective mutism speak fluently in some situations but are consistently unable… Read more
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If your child is receiving speech therapy for speech sounds then you probably have speech sound homework; and if you are anything like me, you need fun ways to keep your child (and yourself!) engaged. Luckily there are several fun… Read more
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Stammering, also known as stuttering, is a stoppage in the flow of speech. Approximately 8% of children will stammer at some point with stammering typically emerging between the ages of 2 and 5 years as children are developing spoken language… Read more
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What is Gestalt Language Learning? Gestalt Language Learning, also known as Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), is a pattern of learning language where children acquire language in chunks or “gestalts”. Children start by repeating language verbatim that they have heard elsewhere.… Read more
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Looking for fun ways to support your child’s communication development at home or in the classroom? Try these activities and games! Attention Building and Turn-Taking Games for Baby Listening, Problem Solving, and Sound Play for Toddlers Speech and Language Play… Read more
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