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
Social Skills for Kids – Group Therapy Playing and Learning to Socialise (PALS) Group Social Skills Program for Preschool Aged Children The program is
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
“Wait a minute…” “Just a moment” “Hang on!” “Just WAIT!” Sometime’s you just want a minute or two without your child nagging, tugging, pointing, crying,
Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes… Arms, legs, tummy and nose… Forehead, eyebrow, wrist and elbow… Teaching children to identify and name their body parts can
I recently took part in a webinar hosted by Speech Pathology Australia and presented by Patricia Eadie called “Developmental Pathways to Language Competence & Language
A question we get asked all the time by parents is “when will my child talk?” Unfortunately we can’t give you a magic number,
Have you ever thought about using balloons and playdough as a way to improve your child’s language skills and not just as fun toys? Here
It seems almost all of my clients are into collecting the Woolworths dominos and I have been lucky enough to have a whole pile of
After 14 wonderful years of supporting children and families, Small TALK Speech Therapy will officially close on 19th December 2024.
We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of our clients, families, and community over the years. It has been an honor to be part of your journeys.
Even after our closure, you can continue to access the Shop and Blogs tabs on our website for helpful resources and insights. For additional support, visit Speech Pathology Resources (SPR).
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives. 
