Smart SpotSep 3, 20202 minJOINT ATTENTION: What is it and why is it important?What is joint attention? When you and your child share focus on the same object, toy, event or conversation topic, this is called joint...
Smart SpotAug 16, 20193 minFor the Love of BooksIt surprises a lot of people to find out that as a child, I did not like books. My sister was the reader, so in a desperate bid to be...
Smart SpotAug 11, 20193 minPreparing your child to read, spell and write: Focus on phonological awarenessAnyone who has spent time with a speech pathologist will know that us speechies use A LOT of complex words and phrases. Maybe it’s...
Smart SpotAug 4, 20193 minWHY IS MY CHILD NOT TALKING?Who is a late talker? Children are considered late talkers when they are between 18 and 30 months old and have a good understanding of...
Smart SpotJul 26, 20192 minWhat does 'burnout' mean for children with learning difficulties in primary school?Know the signs of burnout The school term has begun yet again, and while many of your children enjoyed a two week break to unwind,...
Smart SpotJul 18, 20192 minWhat has a Speech Pathologist got to do with literacy development?Strong oral language skills are critical for academic success and provide a solid foundation for the development of key literacy skills...
Smart SpotJun 8, 20192 minThe Magic of Reading5 Different Ways to Read Books with Your Child in Kindergarten Reading aloud and sharing stories with your child is a great way to bond...
Smart SpotMay 1, 20192 minParents & Speech Pathologists Working Together as a Powerful TeamLearn about the powerful and essential role that you, as parents play when providing language intervention for your child. Are you...
Smart SpotJan 16, 20193 minBACK TO SCHOOL: Building language skills as a parent.With the summer holidays drawing to an end, many of our families are beginning to establish more consistent routines to prepare their...