Top Tips & FAQs
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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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Are you navigating school dinners with a picky eater? For some children time in the school dinner hall is the most challenging part of their school day. Try these tips to make school dinners less stressful and more successful for… 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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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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A common challenge for parents of picky eaters is getting their child to accept new foods. As a part of feeding therapy, we talk about how to support children to learn about (and eventually taste) new foods, and the first… Read more
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Learning to drink from an open cup is an important part of feeding skill development. Babies should be introduced to open cup drinking from the time they start to wean by offering small sips of water alongside early feeding experiences.… 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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Most babies born full term are developmentally ready to start weaning around 6 months of age. Signs of weaning readiness include: However, weaning doesn’t truly start at 6 months of age or begin with the first spoonful of puree or… Read more
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A common concern that 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… Read more
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