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Child Speech Therapist Sydney

Child speech therapist sydney and speech therapy for children. We specialise in professional speech pathology services for adults, children and schools in Sydney.

Possible causes for literacy delays – Part 1: Reading

July 30, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

There many possible areas of difficulty that lead to a literacy delay, and while this should not be taken as an exhaustive list, here are some of the most likely possibilities that would affect a child’s literacy development, specifically with reading. Poor letter to sound correspondence This one is the most obvious and is often easily picked up at school, however not as easily rectified. Understanding the link between the letters and their … [Read more...]

What is involved in an initial speech pathology consult

June 11, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

Communication concerns If you are visiting a speech pathologist for the first time because you are concerned that your child is not talking as much as their peers. Then, the first thing that will usually happen is your speech pathologist will make a case history. This involves going through your Child’s health and developmental history which may include birthing history, developmental milestones including speech, feeding and motor milestones, … [Read more...]

What is Orofacial Mylology?

May 28, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

What is orofacial myology? Orofacial Myology which is sometimes referred to as myofunctional therapy. This style of therapy is done by a Speech Pathologist, Dentists, Dental hygienist and therapists. It involves neuromuscular manipulation or re-patterning of the oral and facial muscles to correct abnormal growth patterns of these structures. Normal shape and function of the oral and facial muscles are essential for facial and dental … [Read more...]

Activities to engage children in the Lidcombe Program – part two

April 30, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

Many parents fall into the trap of feeling as if they have to purchase an entire toy store to be able to administer the Lidcombe program well. Following on from my last blog, here are a few more activities that can be done while administering Lidcombe without breaking the bank. Read Low cost activities to engage children in the Lidcombe Program to learn more about what Lidcombe is and to some other activities for your children. Color me … [Read more...]

Low cost activities to engage children in the Lidcombe Program

April 16, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

What is the Lidcombe Program? The Lidcombe program is an evidence based treatment method for preschool and early primary school aged children. The Program uses positive praise as behavioural reinforcement for smooth speech and is extremely effective when implemented correctly and with the right age group. Part of the treatment program involves engaging the child in different activities, many of which are play based. This can sometimes lead … [Read more...]

Improving literacy comprehension through Visualization

April 2, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

Comprehension difficulties have a significant impact on a child or adults school, home or work life. If an individual is unable to comprehend a passage or story this impacts their ability to learn from text books or manuals, process and retain stories told by colleagues or friends, complete simple instructions or follow along with a series or novel with long plot lines. This ability is required over a number of different tasks in life for both … [Read more...]

When to start speech therapy and how long does it take?

March 19, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

Two of the most commonly asked questions in paediatric speech pathology are: When or at what age is a good time to start speech therapy?And how long does it normally take? The answer to both these questions are as you may have guessed, dependent on the child, however many parents may be left wondering without any idea as to how long they may be coming for speech therapy. So to give a bit of an indication of how long therapy may be required, … [Read more...]

If you are using these 4 strategies then you are modelling language well for your child

February 19, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

1. Repeat, repeat, repeat! Repetition is truly the key when it comes to picking up a language. Just as we need to hear a new word a few times before we truly understand what it means and how to use it, children require the same. Using the same word in a different context such as identifying a car outside and a picture of a car will help your child to solidify the concept of the word, especially with children who struggle with attention and may … [Read more...]

This is a Voice Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney

December 22, 2017 By admin

The powerhouse museum will be holding an exhibition from now until the 28th of January where you can learn about the human voice, how it locates us socially, geographically and psychologically. This interactive exhibit combines performance, video, visuals and sound to present works by artists and vocalists and incorporated paintings, manuscripts, medical illustrations and ethnographic objects to take you on an acoustic journey. Learn about how … [Read more...]

The impact of language delay at school

December 4, 2017 By Ashleigh Fattah

One of the most popular misconceptions about children with speech and language delay is that taking a ‘wait and see’ approach cannot hurt. While this approach may not lead to anything life threatening, it can have serious repercussions for a child’s entire future following poor performance at school leading to decreased opportunities in further education, career and employment. Here are a few examples of a child’s delayed language skills … [Read more...]