Has your child just been diagnosed with autism? For some parents, an autism diagnosis is a relief. For others, it’s completely unexpected. A million emotions can hit all at once. …
What is a Lisp?
Guest article by Ruth Brehaut* I often talk with parents who are concerned that their child or teenager has a lisp. Lots of people have heard of a lisp but …
Speech Sound Awareness Games for Home and the Car
View PostSelective Mutism Help and Encouragement
You may have had a recent diagnosis of Selective Mutism for your child or a child in your classroom and be researching how to help someone with Selective Mutism. I …
A Stutter is Part of Me
Usually a person who seeks therapy for a stutter is wanting to make it go away. There is an element where a Speech Therapist will want that too, and we …
Stuttering: What to do on a Tough Day.
View PostMeeting Language Milestones?
The ‘firsts’ of our children are usually a delight for parents, but it can be concerning when their first word, first phrase, or first sentence milestones don’t seem to be …
Ages and Stages for Expected Speech and Language Development
It can often be a disheartening trap to compare the speech and language development of our children to others. It is useful to understand what is generally expected as children …
Early help with Speech & Language
View PostA Parent’s Story of ‘Wait & See.’
If you are wondering about how your child’s communication skills are developing, and wonder is turning to worry, please do not take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach. It is best to find …