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
“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
Here at Small TALK we love being able to offer an array of group therapy programs. Group therapy can play a significant part in a
April is Autism Awareness Month Instead of educating the community about the challenges of people on the autism spectrum we wanted to shed some light
Is your child a “Master Builder”? Do they love creating their own buildings, worlds and playsets? Lego®, Duplo®, Meccano, Zoobs, Nanoblocks, Stickle Bricks, or even
In the world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) there are lots of myths about its limitations and barriers. Here we’ll look at 7 of
What is Phonological Awareness? Phonological awareness is the ability to hear, identify and say the separate parts of words such as rhymes, and letter sounds. Phonemic
For many families, having concerns about your child’s talking can be the start of a journey to enhance your child’s communication skills with the help
ISAAC 2018 – top take homes and resources from the conference Our therapist, Bec Shelton, was lucky enough to attend the International Society for Augmentative
What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a speech disorder which affects the fluency or flow of speech. Stuttered speech is characterised by repeated movements and
Many parents understand the importance of book reading each day with their child but… 📚 What happens if your child doesn’t like books? 📖 How
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
