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...]
Resource Review – Nessy Learning Programme and Resources
In a previous blog, I reviewed the Spalding program for literacy. This teaching method has been used successfully for half a decade and is very effective for students that struggle to read and write. The traditional method is excellent for older students that have greater levels of concentration. However it can be somewhat dry and unengaging when used with younger children, especially those with dyslexia or struggle with working memory and … [Read more...]
When should I be concerned about my child’s communication development?
Many Parents make the assumption that there child will grow out of speech or language delay either from advice given by professionals that do not specialise in communication or family members in an attempt to reduce stress around the situation . While this can be helpful for the parent at the time, in the long run it can be detrimental for the child who may continue to fall further and further behind as intervention is not provided when it is … [Read more...]
Toddlers and two word combinations
A child’s first word is one of the most exciting language milestones, and parents are often anticipating what their child’s first meaningful utterance will be. Another important language milestone that receives a lot less attention is a child’s first two-word combination. Parents can often misjudge what their child’s first two-word combination is. This is because they hear their child produce a certain expression that technically consists of two … [Read more...]
