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This is a question that comes up a lot in sessions, particularly when working with preschool or younger children. The answer is that speech therapy does involve a lot of play and here are some reasons why: - Play has been shown to have strong links to cognitive, social, physical and emotional development. This includes…

The first time you hear your child’s beautiful little voice talking back to you is a very exciting moment. It is so wonderful to see them interacting with people in a new way and expressing themselves. So, when would you expect this to happen? Around 1 year old is the time when children usually start…

Screen time is a big issue that seems to come up a lot in conversations with parents these days. Screens are always so accessible and are very helpful in so many ways. However, what are they really doing to the development of our children? Recent research has started to emerge about the impacts of screen…

Mobile speech therapy is not just easier for your family; there are actually a lot of therapeutic benefits. Here are 4 benefits of mobile therapy: 1. Children are more comfortable in their own setting. In the home, preschool or school environment children feel more secure and happy, when compared to an unfamiliar clinical setting. This…

It’s never too early to start reading with your child. Early exposure to books can help with later speech and language development and foster a love for reading later in life. Although your baby may not understand the content of the books, they will enjoy listening to your voice, watching your facial movements and looking…