Struggling? Could it be language?
Do you know a child who is struggling at school? Language delays and difficulties are one of the most common reasons why children struggle to learn and yet a language assessment is often not suggested...
View ArticleAbout Speech Pathology
A speech and language assessment may be recommended if your child is having difficulties communicating, shows speech or language skills below the level expected for their age or is having difficulties...
View ArticleSpeaking of books!
As we say goodbye to Speech Pathology Week, we can look forward to Book week coming up on the 20th of August. The Talking Matters team are planning to dress up to celebrate and we look forward to...
View ArticleBook Week, All About Stories!
The theme for this years Book Week is “Australia, Story Country”. Stories play and important part in child’s learning both at school in terms of learning literacy and at home in terms of learning...
View ArticleReady for Books!
It is never to early to introduce your child to books and the sooner you do, the more time your child has to develop the skills to be ready for developing formal reading and writing skills when they...
View ArticleGive books for Xmas
Parents often ask what are good ideas for things to get their child for Christmas to help develop their speech and language skills. Including some books in your child’s stocking gives them a lasting...
View ArticleBest of 2016!
2016 has been a busy year. Every week we have shared information with the families and colleagues we work with; as well as parents and professionals all over the world; to help kids learn and develop...
View ArticleSpeech, Language and School Success
Literacy skills including reading, reading comprehension, written language and spelling are vital skills that affect children’s success in all areas of learning at school. Literacy is the way that...
View ArticleWould speech therapy help?
Are you wondering if speech therapy is what your child needs? Read on to find out more. When should I call a speech pathologist? Speech pathologists can help when kids have problems with communication,...
View ArticleHow else can speech pathologists help?
Are you wondering how a speech pathologist can help your child? You may be surprised to find they do much more than “just speech”! Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication...
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