“Stop talking through your nose!” What to do if you can’t help it
Often, Australians get mocked for talking through their noses. But, jokes aside, too much nasal resonance – “hypernasality” – is a real problem for some, regardless of…
Beyond flashcards and gluesticks: what to do if you or your 9-25 year old still has speech sound issues
When most of us think about speech sound disorders, we think of little kids: 3-6 year olds.* But what about older kids and young adults?…
“What did you say?” 10 evidence-based ideas to help others understand your speech
Speaking is pointless if you’re not understood. But opinions diverge on how best to improve intelligibility – or even how to measure it. Having worked…
Is your child ready for school? What Kindergarten teachers say
Around this time of the year, many parents of 4-5 year olds are pulling their (sometimes scant) hair out trying to decide whether their children…
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…