Speech Language Therapy using LeoMagan Puzzle
Here is a video clip to give you some ideas on how to use LeoMagan puzzle to help children learn about sentence structures and questions.
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child speech development
Teachers’ feedback about children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
Found this great article on the importance of identifying and teaching children with learning diffculties, specifically Specific Language Impairment (SLI). The results of a research study revealed that, with the exception
What is Dyslexia
Here are some videos which you may find useful in getting to know the term dyslexia. This is a very useful short and brief introduction to dyslexia. This is a collection of
What you need to know about your child’s speech as a fine-motor skill
As a speech and language therapist I assess and help children with speech and language difficulties, including some as young as 11 months. It is important for parents to realize that
How your toothbrush can help you in speech therapy
Okay, I hope you will look at your toothbrush in a different light after reading this. Did you ever think your humble toothbrush could be your mentor? In our therapy starter
Help – Why Can’t I Teach My Child At Home?
“I see how you do it but I just can’t teach him at home!” Kirsten said to me at the beginning of a speech therapy session for Leonard. “I read your
How to get a child to eat – 5 tips from a speech therapist
Are mealtimes stressful for you and your child? Do you worry about what to prepare or whether your child is getting the nutrition he needs to grow and be healthy? If
9 Things To Do To Help Your Child Communicate
My previous blog summarized the 3 key principles to stimulate communication. Here are actual examples for each of the 3 key areas: I. ‘Get what you want’. 1. ‘Oh my, this is
Don’t Try Getting Your Child to Talk Until You Read These Tips
“I just want a child I can connect with,” said Mrs Chang as she sat in my speech therapy room, with quiet frustration. The fact is, if you are trying to