Building Language through Book Reading
Many parents understand the importance of book reading each day with their child but… What happens if your child doesn’t like books? How do you
Many parents understand the importance of book reading each day with their child but… What happens if your child doesn’t like books? How do you
It’s cold outside! For most of us, this can make it hard to get motivated (or get out of a toasty warm bed in the
At Small TALK, we love books and we love reading! Did you know – Reading to your child for 15 minutes each day will provide
This months blog is a mixed bag on all things literacy. We talk about early literacy skills, reading and writing disabilities, and why it is
What’s so important about play? Play isn’t just great for occupying kids so that you can get the chores done. It’s really important for child
Family life is busy and chaotic! School, work, social and sporting commitments can be quite a juggling act. Parents often feel responsible for making sure
Finding motivation (for your child) a little hard to come by? Tips to find the ‘drive’ to get the most out of your speech therapy!
Would your child benefit from using visuals in the classroom? Here are our tips and resources for using visuals within the school environment to help
Are you ready for the mayhem of Christmas? Are you ready for the stampede of toys that will rush into your home? With school holiday’s
Puppets are a classic toy, loved by both children and adults. Whether your child uses ‘traditional’ puppets, or ‘digital’ (app-based) puppets, there are many language
Bec Shelton, Speech Pathologist, shares her top tips for getting the most out of AAC in play. When first starting out with AAC, it can
So you’ve been told that your child has Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). But what does that mean? And how is it different from Timmy’s
People with communication difficulties may feel frustrated, angry or even embarrassed when they try to communicate their needs, ideas, and opinions. Imagine if nothing you said was
Being able to identify the emotions of those around you is an important social skill for both children and adults. Understanding the “hidden messages” sent
Have you ever been handed a report from a Speech Pathologist and found it almost impossible to understand with all of the Speech Pathology terms
How do I teach him some words? So your beautiful little baby has grown into an adorable toddler. You’ve been playing the guessing game of
Mr Potato Head toys are a firm family favourite and can be found in many homes, day cares and preschools. Children and adults alike enjoy
Apps are a fun and interactive way to build language, but with over 2 million apps available in the iTunes store alone, it can sometimes
Watching movies and TV shows is a favourite past time of many children. With the widespread use of the internet, many children have become quite
Do your kids get involved in the cooking? How great would it be if your kids could cook you dinner!? Or make you an afternoon
With the wind and chill of winter officially upon us, and the school holidays almost completely rained out, you may be finding yourself trapped in
Early Language Stimulation Speech Pathologists often talk about ‘Early Language Stimulation’ but what do we really mean? Infants and toddlers generally develop communication skills in
Choosing the right type of visual Many children use visuals to assist their communication and understanding of events. The first step in making and providing
Easter and Language Learning Easter is an exciting holiday for many children (and adults too!) While every family celebrates the occasion in its own unique
10 tips to get the most of out speech therapy Ongoing speech therapy can be a significant financial investment and a time consuming undertaking for
Christmas is a truly magical time of the year to spend with friends, family and loved ones. If you have a little one who loves
Teaching your child to make a choice Choice making is an early skill that your child learns which helps them become more independent and can
Children’s speech and language development generally follows a set pattern, although there is room for individual variability within this pattern. Reviewing your child’s communication skills,
Activities to teach your child colours One of the common concerns that parent’s often share with us is that their child is having trouble learning
The mistake parent’s make? When you are the parent of an infant you learn to anticipate your child’s needs because they are unable to communicate