The Christmas season is a special time for teaching valuable lessons to our children, especially the importance of kindness and giving. In the midst of
Is your little one about to embark on their exciting journey into Kindergarten? As a parent, you want to ensure your child is well prepared
As parents and educators, it is essential to have a basic understanding of speech pathology terms to support children and better understand the child’s needs
Gestalt Language Processing You’ve heard the term, maybe seen it online…but what does it mean? Gestalt language processing means that a child learns language in
When we can’t be there to advocate for our kids, it’s important that they can communicate their own needs to get the support they deserve.
Christmas, New Year, long summer days and late nights… How do we get back into the swing of school mornings after all the freedom and
What is Telehealth? Telehealth means that a health service is provided using telecommunication technology (e.g. computer, tablet, phone). At Small TALK Speech Therapy, our Speech
You may have heard the terms “echolalia” or “scripting”, you may have even been told to stop your child from repeating phrases and songs from
Does your child struggle with reading? Are they understanding written language? Does your child have trouble with writing and spelling? Do you feel your neurodivergent
Neurodiverse Affirming Practise Our team of speech pathologist’s are passionate about learning from the neurodivergent voices in the community. We do this regularly by engaging
Is your toddler crying, pointing and grunting to get what he wants? Does your toddler use less than 50 words? Does your toddler have trouble
Neurodivergent kids (e.g. Autistic, ADHD, etc) have different ways of thinking and processing information compared to the ways that are considered “typical.” Neurodivergent kids often
Small Talk are well known for our skills and expertise in supporting children using AAC to build their communication skills and relationships. Our speech pathologists
“It’s like it goes in one ear and out the other”. “My child has trouble remembering and following instructions”. “My child just doesn’t ‘get’ the
My child has trouble pronouncing sounds in words. My child says “t” for “k”. My child has a lisp. My child has trouble with “l”
“Joint attention is the first step into a shared world with others.” Babies – Netflix Series. Without the ability to focus and sustain attention, social
Being a parent is a tough demanding job and we face many daily challenges such as getting kids ready in the mornings, getting to appointments
Our last blog Social Communication- What does it mean? talked about development of social communication skills and what you can do if you are concerned
Social communication is the broad term that describes how we use communication (both verbal and non-verbal) in social situations. In its most basic sense it
Families all over the world are adjusting to life in isolation during the COVID Pandemic. With many parents now working from home there is a
As parents we want to know what is happening in our child’s life… who did they play with? what did they learn at school? what
What are they? Emotions are our body’s natural response to thoughts and feelings. Different emotions can be identified by changes to a person’s facial expression,
Summer is well and truly in full swing! Now that the crazy Christmas period is over it’s time for some summer fun! Summer time is
Natural Gestures (like pointing and waving hello/goodbye) and Key Word Sign (the use of basic sign language alongside spoken language) are a great visual you
Does your child have trouble using the right verb tense? Verbs are complicated creatures! I’ve recently observed my 3 year old mixing up verb tense
Holidays are wonderful times spent with family exploring and having fun, but they can be tricky if you have a child with a disability. Here
According to the International Association of Orofacial Myology, about 38% of the general population and 81% of kids with speech problems have an Orofacial Myofunctional
We love using timers at small TALK to help keep kids (and ourselves) on track. There are many benefits for using timers with your kids
Hands up if you love ‘I Spy!’ I spy with my little eye… that most of you have probably played this game before, and have
As a Speech Pathology Clinic, we see lots of children with speech errors, or who have trouble making sounds. In this blog, we’ll clear the
After 14 wonderful years of supporting children and families, Small TALK Speech Therapy closed on 19th December 2024. We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of our clients, families, and community over the years.
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