Communication Top Tips & FAQs
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What is a Late Talker? “A ‘Late Talker’ is a toddler (typically between 18-30 months) who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, typically developing play skills, motor skills, thinking skills, and social… Read more
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A child’s first word is a huge milestone; and then comes the exciting next step: helping your child put words together to share what they want, see, and think. Below are some easy, practical strategies you can weave into your… Read more
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Whether you child is just starting therapy or has been working with their therapist for a while, there are some universal truths when it comes to expectations and how to get the best results for your child. Below are seven… 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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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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A common concern parents of young children have when starting speech and language therapy is, “When will I find the time to practise speech and language strategies with my child?”. And I get it, you are busy! As parents we… Read more
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As a child’s communication becomes more directed and specific, parents frequently find themselves with questions about their child’s growing expressive skills, and a question I am asked frequently is ‘What counts as a word?’ ‘Does it count if I am… 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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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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For many young children learning to talk, words don’t always sound like the adult version; “sun” might sound like “thun” or “zoo” might become “thoo.” These small differences in pronunciation are often called lisps, and in many instances are a… Read more
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