Child speech therapist sydney

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.

What is speech sound therapy?

December 13, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

There are two subcategories for therapy targeting Speech Sound Delays and Disorders. These include Articulation therapy and Phonology therapy. The two are often confused so below is some information about both and the differentiating features between the two therapy types. What is Articulation Therapy? Articulation therapy is a type of therapy method that targets speech errors that affect one sound in every position due to difficulty producing … [Read more...]

What to expect in an initial literacy speech pathology assessment

December 7, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

On visiting a speech pathologist, the session often starts with a discussion around the area of concern, whether it is regarding speech, language, literacy, voice, stuttering or swallowing. Once you have established what your concerns are, there are a few key components that a literacy assessment is composed of including: Case History This includes any background history such as any developmental concerns; both physical and mental, or family … [Read more...]

The Spalding Literacy Program

November 28, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

The Spalding Method is one of the most comprehensive and effective method for teaching English. The Spalding Approach aims to increase literacy for all; from preschoolers to adults regardless of their initial literacy abilities. The Spalding Method trains individuals to develop deep thinking and problem solving to become skilled readers, critical listeners, and accomplished writers and spellers. It is an integrated, multisensory language arts … [Read more...]

What to expect in an initial stuttering speech pathology assessment

November 23, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

When visiting a speech pathologist for the first time, as you might guess, one of the first questions your clinician will ask you is what the reason for the visit is. If you are seeing fluency or stuttering specialist, then your concern will most likely be due to a stutter that you or your child has. The stutter is often one that has been present since you or your child started talking however, we do sometimes see stuttering arise in patients … [Read more...]

Possible causes for literacy delays Part 2: Writing

November 8, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

Just like reading, there are many possible areas of difficulty that can lead to a written language delay. Here are some of the most likely possibilities that would affect a child’s literacy development. Poor letter to sound correspondence and phonological awareness Once again, an understanding of the link between the letters and their paired sounds or letter to sound correspondence is crucial in writing. This is because the individual needs … [Read more...]

What is Articulation Therapy?

November 1, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

If you have visited a speech pathologist before for either yourself or your child, they may have talked about the 'traditional' approach to 'articulation therapy' and you may have wondered what this actually means. There is no single definition for this approach as it often includes a number of techniques and what the term encompasses differs from clinician to clinician, however there are a few general principles that are commonly seen through … [Read more...]

What to expect in an initial voice therapy session

October 22, 2018 By Ashleigh Fattah

When visiting a speech pathologist for the first time, as you might guess, one of the first questions your clinician will ask you is what the reason for the visit is. If you are seeing a voice specialist, then most your concern will most likely be due to changes or issue that you have noticed with your voice. Once you have established what your concerns are your speech therapist may then ask you some questions about your voice. Some examples … [Read more...]

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...]