Max Plansky is a 16 year old boy diagnosed at 6 months of age with a neurological disorder called Cerebral palsy. Max’s vocal folds vibrate and make a sound however he is not able to control the muscles in his face in order to produce speech. He is however able to speak though selection of […]
The Unwanted Side Effects Of Viewing ‘Food Porn’
Food has become a huge trend and the photos splashed all across social media, magazines and TV are more tantalising than ever. Many people will spend an hour getting the perfect photo of their meal before actually eating it. However, how does this actually affect us psychologically? Not something we really tend to think about […]
Pragmatic Activities for Easter
It is Easter time again and with the kids at home, there is plenty of time to do intensive pragmatic activities in a colourful fun environment. An abundance of Easter chocolates also can work as a nice little reward at the end of jam packed speech practice session. Here are some more, great holiday communication […]
Can your toddler distinguish between words and drawings? Why it matters for reading
New research has shown that children’s ability to distinguish between short words and simple drawings is an early indicator of their future reading ability. The study tested children aged from three to five without formal reading or writing instruction to assess their ability at understanding that written word, such as dog, has one specific pronunciation […]
Easter nutrition tips!
It seems like Christmas has just passed and we’re finally getting on track with healthy dietary patterns when Easter appears out of nowhere – another opportunity for over indulging for 4 or so days! In fact, the indulgences will likely draw out over coming weeks due to the abundance of chocolates received and the need […]
Sugar and Fibre in Cereal
Choosing a nutritious cereal can be tougher than it seems. Many of them are marketed to sound as if they are extremely healthy choices – focusing on the positive aspects only and neglecting the less desirable qualities. Unfortunately, the majority of cereals out there have had sugar added and it’s not always noticeable. Many people […]
