Communication Development
Strategies to support your child's communication development within their everyday routines and play.
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Stuttering
Stuttering? Don't panic.I get so many parents reaching out to me about their child suddenly becoming dysfluent/ stuttering - it can come as quite a shock and no parent likes...
Worried your little one isn't talking much yet?
Here's how you can help.It starts with shifting your perspective: verbal words aren't the only goal. There are many steps that come before words and your little one might be...
Best way to read to your baby
More strategies ⬇️🌟Here's a throwback to when my 4 year old was 10 months old.GET FACE TO FACEPositioning yourself so you can get face to face is a total game...
If you're parenting a toddler, you might need to hear this
Learn more ⬇️ We all want to hear our children talk so badly that often we put them under too much pressure. That pressure can significantly impact their language development. It's...
Try this trick when reading with your child..
THIS MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE.Kids need to PRACTICE their vocabulary in order to learn how to to use it independently and there’s no better way than with a book.Kids love...
Choices Help Language to Develop
Language development tip:Not only will offering your child choices show them respect and reduce tantrums because they feel like they’re in control, it can also help language development.Think about it,...
5 Reasons Speech Therapists work with the parents more than the children
Why it’s so important that caregivers are empowered to be part of speech and language therapy. 1. They trust you more than anyone. We’re all more likely to listen to...
Is this the reason your child isn't combining words yet
1 word-->2 words
Let's get your little one combining words!Share this one with a parent who's little one has just started talking.
Functional language always wins.
Whether you're teaching words verbally, through sign or using a communication device, children need functional language FIRST before any academic concepts like the alphabet or colours.It makes sense right -...
What counts as a first word?
"Mama" or babbling?To know if your child is saying a word or just babbling, you need to consider whether they are saying the 'word' CONSISTENTLY and INTENTIONALLY when what they...
Help! My child isn't communicating with me
Help! My child isn’t communicating with me. Try this! Tempt them to communicate by giving them their cup or bottle empty. Pretty soon they’ll send you a message that something...
Quick reminder: Push your Child from the Front of the Swings
It's all about getting face to face. We know that when parents get face to face with their children and make eye contact, it significantly supports a child's emotional development....
Did you know? Communication Begins with Gestures
It’s pretty common knowledge among speech-language therapists that kids start using gestures before they start saying actual words.Some research has shown that when toddlers used gestures to represent something, they...
I love taking my Kids Shopping
I love seeing the joy they get from feeling independent and like they're helping out. Is it controversial to say that I love taking my kids shopping?! I always feel...
Communication Milestones
BUT WHAT IF MY CHILD ISN'T DOING THESE THINGS?Don't panic. You're not alone. Some children take a little longer. If your child is in this age bracket and only doing...
Quick Tips for Language Development
YOU are your child’s best teacher.Making these small changes to the way you respond to your child can have a huge impact on their language development. It’s all about creating...
Tell a Story to get a Story
Less questions, more comments. Did you have a good day?Yep.What was the best bit?Lunch.Who did you play with?Dunno. If you’re struggling with one word answers from your child, then it’s...
How Many Words Should My Child Say?
We all want to know whether our child is on track with their communication development, but the truth is that there is SO MUCH MORE to communication than just spoken...
Is my Child being Lazy with their Speech?
There's no such thing as lazy speech.If your child COULD speak correctly then they absolutely would. It's wayyy harder than you think to learn a new sound then remember to...
7 Skills Your Child needs Before they can start to Talk
Language is built on solid foundations, and these are the 7 foundation skills your little one needs before they can start talking.It's like learning to walk. Babies need to reach,...
