Why I tell parents to point at things to help late talkers to speak
Most kids gesture before they talk. For example, they: point at things they want parents to look at; shake their heads to say “no”; and…
My child is having emotional and behavioural problems at school. Should I get his language development checked?
Yes, and as soon as practicable. Why? 1. Children with undiagnosed and untreated language disorders are at risk both academically and socially For over 30…
“In one ear and out the other”. FAQs: working memory and language disorders
“In one ear and out the other.” “Doesn’t listen to a word I say. He just zones out.” When parents describe their children like this,…
Late talkers: how I choose which words to work on first
Choosing words to teach* late talkers is hard – for both parents and speech pathologists! But there’s some great research out there to guide decision-making,…
Foster children at risk of speech and language delays
Speech pathologists must advocate for services for people who need them. Today, I want to talk about foster children. According to Barnardos Australia and the Australian…