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 language and what you are saying to them BUT they have limited expressive (spoken) language. Late talkers present with fewer than 50 words in their vocabulary and/or are not combining words. It is important to note that late talkers are typically developing in all other areas of development, including their play skills, motor skills, thinking

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, recharge and do the things that they are passionate about, many of your children will be well and truly settling back into the daily routine of school. All children can experience burnout, but especially those with learning difficulties. Does the following sound familiar? "By the end of the week, Lilly is exhausted. She is emotional, she is quick

With the summer holidays drawing to an end, many of our families are beginning to establish more consistent routines to prepare their children for their transition back to school. Regular sleep schedules are being re-established, while activities before bed time are now quiet and calming ones. Parents are waking up their children closer to the time that they will need to wake for school each day and are keeping eating schedules similar to that of school. All of this helps fo