Pragmatic activities can be hard to practice in a natural way at home; it can often feel forced, as the scenario is within speech practice time, and not in a natural situation. That is why it is important to choose the right time and type of activities to get the best results. Here are some […]
Sugar in food
About sugar in food The sugar in food can come from natural sources (fructose or lactose) or it can be added to products by manufacturers. Natural sugars have their place in a healthy diet but we still need to ensure we don’t over consume them. Added sugars don’t offer us any health benefits and we […]
General Dysphagia Management
Swallowing is complex, and a number of issues can interfere with this process. Dysphagia is defined as difficulty or discomfort with eating and drinking. Dysphagia becomes increasingly common with age as a number of neurological disorders and conditions can cause a person to suffer from it. Common causes for dysphagia generally falls into one of the […]
The Incredible Thing We Do During Conversations
One of the most amazing skills humans have within communication is not only that we are able to form such detail in the content of our speech, but also in what is not said. “When we talk we take turns, where the “right” to speak flips back and forth between partners. This conversational pitter-patter is […]
How teachers can identify language delay
A number of children start school with a language delay that has never been identified. This is quite common as language delay is not a physical disability, which is visible often on first seeing the child. Sometimes the first point of referral is from a teacher in the classroom as they see so many children […]
‘I love Language’ Valentine’s Activities
There are so many children that love getting into the spirit of Valentine’s Day and celebrating love doesn’t always have to be with a partner. There are plenty of family friendly activities to help share the love. Here are a few Language focused activities to help get the homework done at the same time: Love […]
