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25.01.2022 Music & Therapy Children of all ages express themselves through music. From birth, parents instinctively use music to calm and soothe children, to express love and joy, and to engage and interact. Parents can build on these natural instincts by learning how music can impact child development, improve social skills, and benefit children of all ages. Using music in therapies can include any form of music whether it be listening, singing, playing or dancing. Music is a fa...ntastic way to engage your child and teach them a variety of new words and sounds. It can also teach them how to move their bodies in different ways and build strength and coordination. A very special friend and colleague of mine recently introduced me to Therapeutic Listening which is a research based tool for treating people of all ages who have difficulty with processing sensory information, listening, attention, and communication. On this particular day I found I was unfocused and distracted, so she popped the headphones on my head, put on a music track and BAMMMM I was on fire! Music is for all ages isn’t it?! Music also encourages children to watch, listen, copy and make requests. It’s also a great way to introduce the different sounds in words and to explore rhyming words. Music is an amazing tool for helping children learn new vocabulary/signs and communication skills as well as bringing lots of joy. For me and the children I work with, if I can spark that gleam of joy in their eye and build engagement and communication this way - bring out the speakers because we have found our way in. Be sure to check out the music by the talented Genevieve Jereb and my favourite, the incredible @petercombemusic #kidsmusic #childrensmusic #music #musicforkids #kids #musiceducation #babymusic #toddlermusic #kidsmusicclass #kidssongs #preschoolmusic #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #ot #occupationaltherapy See more

25.01.2022 Someone is very pleased with the new stationary! Swipe across to see (he’s worth it!) #speechtherapy #slp #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #adhd #speechies #slpsofinstagram #therapy #language #education #teletherapy #instaslp #specialneeds #speechpathologist #speechtherapyideas

25.01.2022 THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! We're giving away 4 Sounds-Write Activity Books! To enter: Sign up to our mailing list here https://sounds-write.typeform.com/to.../rxKYsKFS Like this post Comment telling us whether you'd like the Initial Code or Extended Code Activity Book This giveaway will end at 7am GMT/ 6pm ACT on 7th December. Good luck! See more

25.01.2022 I wish I knew this years ago when my kids were little! But, I didn’t become a specialist in pediatric feeding until my kids were in middle school! The mist...akes I am sharing here are some of my own & are very common. . Let’s break down these misteps & see how they influence baby’s mouth development: . Spoon is too deep, too wide or just too big for baby’s mouth. This causes parents to scrape the food behind the top lip, upper gum or palate. Ever had food stuck on the roof of your mouth or (yuck) stuck under your top lip? Your tongue goes searching for it way up there & pushes forward, creating a thrusting pattern. . We want baby to learn to keep the tongue in behind the lips to develop a mature swallow pattern at about 12 months of age. That swallowing pattern is crucial to help baby advance to safely swallowing more advanced foods after chewing with those brand new teeth! . So, what you do with the spoon today will impact how baby’s mouth develops, especially the movement of the tongue. . The pace is also important remember to read baby’s cues! (See my previous post on spoon feeding.) . I know you’re wonderingwhat’s wrong with swiping the spoon to grab a little mess? Well, for many kids, it’s disruptive to their nervous system. The mouth, especially at midline (nose to chin) has nerve endings that are designed to be very sensitive. Rather than swiping across that area with a hard spoon, try using a barely-damp washcloth & pat firmly for less disruptive sensory input. . When presented correctly, the spoon is a magic wand. When we use the techniques in the next post, the lips seal, the tongue finds it’s happy spot in the mouth & the jaw works in a coordinated fashion. . We need that lip seal, tongue placement & jaw coordination for early biting, chewing & swallowing development. . You got this! Learn more in the Feeding Development video course at www.melaniepotock.com #melaniepotock #babyledweaning #feedingtoddlers #babyledinspiration #spoonfeeding #slp #feedingspecialist #blwinspiration #raisinghealthyhappyeaters #mylittleeater #feedinglittles #mommyandme #mommylife #workingmamas #mamahoodcommunity See more

24.01.2022 Communication is a basic human right. On Human Rights Day (10 December) help us raise awareness of communication disability and the 1.2 million Australians with... a communication disability. The day’s theme in 2020 is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights. The coronavirus pandemic (#COVID19) has highlighted the challenges faced by Australians with communication disability. As we rebuild in 2021 let’s create equal opportunities for all, address the failures exposed and exploited by COVID-19, and apply human rights standards to tackle entrenched, systematic, and intergenerational inequalities, exclusion and discrimination, especially where it relates to communicating. Communication accessibility is something that should be available for all Australians. #SpeakUp4CommRights #StandUp4HumanRights #HumanRightsDay

24.01.2022 Gliding . . . .... #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #physicaltherapy #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #adhd #speechies #slpsofinstagram #therapy #language #education #clusterreduction #phonolocialprocesses #parenting #motherhood #family #kids #parenthood #parentingtips See more

24.01.2022 Anxiety is part of our survival instinct. When we’re faced with a threatening situation, our brains and bodies respond by kicking into safety mode. Our adrenalin starts pumping, helping us get ready to escape the danger. However some people, including children, react more quickly or intensely to situations they find threatening, or find it harder to get their anxious feelings under control. Some kids also perceive the world to be scarier or more dangerous than others. Childre...n with anxiety difculties tend to lack condence in their abilities and feel overwhelmed easily. They are also driven to avoid the things that cause them anxiety, and in doing so, don’t get the chance to learn that what they fear will usually not happen. You can help by working on coping and problem-solving skills together - Beyond Blue. #kidsmentalhealth #mentalhealth #kidsanxiety #anxiouskids #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #ot #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting

23.01.2022 Book of the Week there's no such thing as a gruffalo! ... or is there??... This book is ALL about descriptive language! I love to use this book as a basis to draw my own gruffalo! In this fabulous book we are given amazing imagery of the gruffalo’s purple prickles, black tongue and orange eyes (terrifying!) After reading this book, my kids and I will draw our of fabulous creature! You can do this at home too, you can create ANYTHING! Use the describe words from the book or make up your own (fierce, frightening, sharp, scaly, strong, furry, rotten, sparkly, stinky, gigantic, sticky etc etc etc). Go nuts and see what wild and wonderful monster you can create! #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookstagram #bookstagram #books #booksforkids #picturebooks #kidlit #reading #kids #raisingreaders #kidsbookswelove #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #kids #parenthood #parentingtips #thegruffalo

23.01.2022 Fronting . . . .... #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #physicaltherapy #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #adhd #speechies #slpsofinstagram #therapy #language #education #clusterreduction #phonolocialprocesses #parenting #motherhood #family #kids #parenthood #parentingtips See more

22.01.2022 MODELING AND RECASTING Modeling is a strategy frequently used in speech therapy to teach or give examples for a speech or language target (for example a location concept or grammatical marker). Recasting is another strategy where we might repeat an error word or phrase back to our child but with the error corrected! ... Stay with me here.... Ineffective vs effective modeling and recasting: say - the dog is on the tree (child probably tunes out when we use say) no the DOGGGGG isn’t on the tree (exaggerated and unnatural model) it’s a dog not a dod (the child heard the error target twice!) the doddy is on the tree?? (no model was provided) the doggy is under the tree I see the doggy! There’s the doggy, he is under the big tree Look at the doggy, he’s under the tree! There the doggy is! The doggy is under the tree! It is really important to: aim for 12-18 recasts per minute practice the target 3-4 times each day use clear speech when modelling/recasting use appropriate vocabulary/grammar (avoiding telegraphic speech - more on this another day) keep the target consistent for the day TEACH DON’T TEST - how can your child learn the correct target if we haven’t taught them? HAVE FUN WITH IT! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

22.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! An extra special mention to all the dads who get on the floor with their kids in therapy and have no fear of being silly. It warms my heart to see your child’s face when you tuned in and trust in the therapy process. Even when your speech pathologist makes you pretend to be a pirate, or play with boats made of apple pieces, or make outrageous facials and noises! That’s the love which creates magic! #happyfathersday #fathersday #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #adhd #speechies #slpsofinstagram #therapy

21.01.2022 IT’s TOUCHING!!!!!Oh my, how many times have we heard that as parents? . It’s a common complaint with toddlers and once it’s a thing it’s a BIG thing! Here...’s where to start if your child protests over food touching: . A small sample (about a teaspoon each) of the 2 to 3 foods on the mealtime plate is also in the smallest section in the far corner. If your child reaches for his cup with his right hand, put the samples in the left corner for less visual attention on the mix. . Model calm. It’s tempting to increase your energy & try to convince a toddler that this is FUN but honestly, the better sell is to just be cool. Oh yeah, those foods are just hanging out together, trying to get to know each other. . If your toddler decides to join in & introduce nugget to peas, again, be cool: You’re silly that’s a funny nugget voice! and just eat. Too much attention on the mix foods can really back fire, so just be cool about it smile & just eat. . Speaking of eating, try your best to not comment on eating anything out of that corner. Kids need to explore new mixes, even when they are barely touching, and it just takes time. Eventually they will take a taste on their own. . The first step is just allowing kids to get use to the idea of a few foods hanging out in the same small space. Once that goes well, you can add a few peas (for example) to one of the bigger sections. Go slowbe coolyou got this! . Pictured: @munchkininc Toddler Splash Divided Plate #melaniepotock #toddlers #feedinglittles #mylittleeater #pickyeater #fussyeater #momadvice #dadadvice #parentingtoddlers #dividedplates #mommalife #toddlerplates #munchkin #mommyandme #mommyproblems #toddlerproblems #toddlerfood #toddlermeal

20.01.2022 Theory of mind is the understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do develops during childhood, and is called theory of mind. Another way to think about it is a child’s ability to tune-in to other peoples’ perspectives. During infancy and early childhood, children learn the early skills that they’ll need to develop their theory of mind later on. These skills include the ability to: * pay attention to people and copy them * recognize others’... emotions and use words to express them (happy, sad, mad) * know that they are different from other people and have different likes/dislikes from others * know that people act according to the things they want * understand the causes and consequences of emotions (If I throw my toy, mum will be mad) * pretend to be someone else (like a doctor or a cashier) when they play Children’s theory of mind continues to develop after age five. For the next few years they learn to predict what one person thinks or feels about what another person is thinking or feeling. They also begin to understand complex language that relies on theory of mind, such as lies, sarcasm, and figurative language (like it’s raining cats and dogs). Every time you interact with and talk to your child, you have an opportunity to put into words what you are both thinking and feeling! Information thanks to The Hanen Centre #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #childcare #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

17.01.2022 If you read one thing in the next 24hours, read this Welcome to Holland - By Emily Perl Kingsley When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like you’re planning a vacation to Italy. You’re all excited. You get a whole bunch of guidebooks, you learn a few phrases so you can get around, and then it comes time to pack your bags and head for the airport. ... Only when you land, the stewardess says, WELCOME TO HOLLAND. You look at one another in disbelief and shock, saying, HOLLAND? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? I SIGNED UP FOR ITALY. But they explain that there’s been a change of plan, that you’ve landed in Holland and there you must stay. BUT I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HOLLAND! you say. ‘I DON’T WANT TO STAY! But stay, you do. You go out and buy some new guidebooks, you learn some new phrases, and you meet people you never knew existed. The important thing is that you are not in a bad place filled with despair. You’re simply in a different place than you had planned. It’s slower paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy, but after you’ve been there a little while and you have a chance to catch your breath, you begin to discover that Holland has windmills. Holland has tulips. Holland has Rembrandts. But everyone else you know is busy coming and going from Italy. They’re all bragging about what a great time they had there, and for the rest of your life, you’ll say, YES, THAT’S WHAT I HAD PLANNED. The pain of that will never go away. You have to accept that pain, because the loss of that dream, the loss of that plan, is a very, very significant loss. But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn’t get to go to Italy, you will never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland.

17.01.2022 Concepts help children to understand information about direction, location, position, number, quantity, sequence, attributes, dimension, size and similarities and differences. Kids need to have a good understanding of different concepts as it helps them to follow instructions and be better understood. For a child to use concepts correctly, they first need to have a good understanding about what concepts are and what they mean. Better understanding and use of concepts help...s children to engage and learn at home, at preschool and in the school environment. #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #physicaltherapy #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #adhd #speechies #slpsofinstagram #therapy #language #education #clusterreduction #phonolocialprocesses #parenting #motherhood #family #kids #parenthood #parentingtips See more

16.01.2022 Happy World Literacy Day So far over 28,000 people in 176 countries have trained in our FREE Help Your Child to Read and Write Course, aimed at giving par...ents and carers the skills they need to ensure their children get off to a good start on the road to literacy. Tag someone you know who might benefit from this course https://www.udemy.com/co/help-your-child-to-read-and-write/ See more

16.01.2022 It is no wonder reading, writing and spelling can be SO difficult! Thank goodness for speech pathologists and occupational therapists!! Visual Discrimination: This is the ability to notice and compare the features of an item to match or distinguish it from another item; distinguishing a P from an R, matching shapes to complete a puzzle, etc. Visual Figure Ground: This is the ability to find something in a busy background; finding the red crayon in a messy supply box, or ...finding the milk in a packed fridge, as well as finding a bit of specific text on a busy printed page. Visual Memory: This is the ability to remember something that you saw once it is taken away; remembering the line you read on the board as you look down to write it, or picturing the notes you studied last night when taking the test the next day. Visual Sequencing: This is the ability to distinguish the order of symbols, letters or words on a page; writing the notes without reversing any of the letter or words, etc. Visual Closure: This is the ability to know what an object is when you can only see part of it; recognizing a word when you only see a part of it, recognizing a picture by looking at half of it Visual Spatial Awareness: This is the ability to understand where objects are in relation to each other; spacing letters and words correctly, understanding maps and graphs, understanding personal space. Visual Motor Coordination (aka Visual Motor Integration): This is the ability to coordinate the information that your eyes see with movement from other parts of your body. Most of the time, visual motor skills are referring to handwriting. However, it really refers to eye-hand coordination, which is required to catch and throw, drive a car, learn hopscotch, etc. #literacy #education #reading #books #teachersofinstagram #read #literasi #learning #school #kids #teachersfollowteachers #literacymatters #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #speechlanguagepathologist #speechdelay #ot #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting

15.01.2022 Articulation @ Home The long, quiet sh sound - this is a short sound, where we put our teeth close together, push our lips forward and make a long shhhh sound. Above are some sh-words that you can use at home to model and teach the sound. Can you think of any others in your home??... Remember to always contact a speech pathologist if you have questions or concerns about your child’s communication development. #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

15.01.2022 Have you seen our new website?! Head to https://www.gerringongspeechpathology.com.au to check it out and celebrate with us! I’ll be giving out some freebies and handouts as part of the website launch, if you’d like to take part, comment below or message us for! ... #websitelaunch #website #websitedesign #websitedesigner #websitedevelopment #websites #newwebsite #websitecomingsoon #webdesign #websitecreation #smallbusiness #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #therapy #language #education #communication #languagedevelopment #parenting See more

14.01.2022 The Lunchbox Game This is a fan favourite with the kids I see. It is super versatile for developing speech, language and fluency skills. Here are a few ideas for this tasty activity: speech sounds - you can pick pretty much any sound target and practice them - /l/ or ‘ch’ in lunch!... colour and picture matching sequencing - first find the cheese and then find the yoghurt sequencing - ordering and explaining the steps in the game vocabulary - naming foods that belong in the fridge or foods that belong in the cupboard. vocabulary - naming different types of food groups (dairy, fruits, vegetables) sentence completion or single word naming to help stutterers achieve smooth speech talking about foods that are daily foods and sometimes foods If you have any questions comment below! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

14.01.2022 Vocabulary while you cook! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

12.01.2022 Book of the Week - part 2 Fair Skin Black Fella The story of Mary, a young girl who lives on a dusty cattle station. When she is shunned by the other girls because of her fair skin, Old Ned, one of the community Elders, speaks up for her. With words of wisdom, he teaches the girls that Aboriginal identity transcends skin colour and that family, community, country, and culture is what being Aboriginal is really about.... This is an absolutely beautiful book that focusing on the idea about not judging a book by its cover - it’s what is inside us that matters. A message that all of us need to be reminded of, at any age! #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookstagram #bookstagram #books #booksforkids #picturebooks #kidlit #reading #kids #raisingreaders #kidsbookswelove #speechtherapy #slp #alwayswasalwayswillbe ##autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #kids #parenthood #parentingtips #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek

12.01.2022 Book of the Week The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. Room on the Broom ... A great book for practising the /r/ sound and r-blends (br, pr, gr, dr etc etc). You can model all these sounds throughout the book. Look at the BRown BRoom, See the GReen FRog, look at the Red DRagon or there is no more Room on the BRoom So many opportunities to model, model, model and repeat a new sound in shared book reading. For transition to school kids, it’s a nice book to use for letter and sound of the week so kids can find the r throughout the book! #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookstagram #bookstagram #books #booksforkids #picturebooks #kidlit #reading #kids #raisingreaders #kidsbookswelove #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #kids #parenthood #parentingtips #roomonthebroom

11.01.2022 Mr Potato Head is a regular go-to for a fun way to build speech, language and play skills! What are your kids favourite toys and games? Comment below and I can share ideas on how to teach speech/language skills with their favourites. ... #toddler #baby #toddlerlife #parenting #motherhood #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #earlylearning #sensoryplayideas #toddleractivities #preschool #messyplay #play #finemotorskills #kidsactivities #sensory #kids #playmatters #playideas #playathome #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #autism See more

10.01.2022 Playing with Play-Doh A real winner for targeting speech, language and early literacy skills! Here are some of my favourite ideas: early words - actions (roll, cut, press, squeeze), naming (animals, flowers), sequences (ready...set...GO)... shared attention - imitation of actions and words following directions prepositions - on, in, under, next to common concepts - big, skinny, long, short, flat, round, colours & numbers making letters out of play-doh listening to the first sounds in words as you play, ‘I made a sssssnake, that starts with my ssss sound practising speech sound skills (I’ll use /p/ as an example) - ‘press’, ‘push’, ‘pull’, ‘pile’, ‘pick’ Do you have a favourite play-doh activity?! Tell us below! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #playdoh #playdohfun

10.01.2022 the feelings wheel Emotions can be super confusing! At times, they can be super tricky to pinpoint just how you are feeling. This is the same for kids! We often can describe feeling happy, sad, angry but feelings go so far beyond that! This groovy feelings colour wheel adapted by @mosaiceye gives a fantastic insight into how you or your child might be feeling. It helps you to name all those intricate emotions we have! ... For children with developmental language disorders, labelling feelings can be SUPER tricky. When kids (and adults) cannot clearly express how they feel, it can lead to complex and sometimes difficult behaviours. Having a visual support and colour-coded emotions is a great way to identify and teach different feelings! You can simplify this for younger kids too - check out the Zones of Regulation - I’ll post more on this soon! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #dld #developmentallanguagedisorder #zonesofregulation #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #parentingtips #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play #mentalhealth #emotions #feelings

07.01.2022 self care is for EVERYONE, especially for our amazing parents of children with additional needs . . .... #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #dld #developmentallanguagedisorder #zonesofregulation #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #parentingtips #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play #mentalhealth #emotions #feelings

06.01.2022 Playground vocabulary! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

06.01.2022 When one or more pieces of the feeding puzzle are missing, out of order, or unclear, infants and children can have difficulty eating and drinking. No family sho...uld feel alone. If you or someone you know has a child having difficulty at mealtimes, please tell them about feedingmatters.org. We are here to help. #pfdawarenessmonth #callitpfd #pfd

04.01.2022 Some food for thought for your Sunday #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #childcare #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

02.01.2022 powerful information and words about trauma informed care from @movementmatters #traumainformed #school #speechtherapy #slp #occupationaltherapy #autism #speechpathology #speech #speechtherapist #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #kids #parenthood #parentingtips #traumahealing

02.01.2022 R U OKAY? Having good mental health is key to the healthy development and wellbeing of every child. Kids need good mental health - not only to be able to deal with challenges and adapt to change, but so they can feel good about themselves, build healthy relationships with others and enjoy life. It's estimated that around one in seven Australian kids experience mental health issue. ... The frequent mental health difficulties experienced by children with developmental language disorder are commonly thought to be caused by their struggles with language. DLD increases the risk of a range of negative impacts on education, employment, and social and emotional problems, but appropriate support can make a difference. If you or your child needs support, please contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467 MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.beyondblue.org.au www.blackdoginstitute.org.au #RUOKDay #RUOK #mentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth #dld #developmentallanguagedisorder #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #dld #developmentallanguagedisorder #parenting #learningthroughplay #earlylearning #parentingtips #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play #emotions #feelings

02.01.2022 Why OTs are my favourite people! Occupational Therapists are wizards. Really, they are absolutely marvellous!! This diagram was once shown to me by an OT friend and it has been such a valuable resource when working with children with complex and multifaceted needs. It gave me a new lens as a speech pathologist. As speechies, our job is communication and feeing development. That’s our bread and butter. For a lot of the kids we see, they already have the foundation skills r...equired to build language. But what happens when we are referred a child who doesn’t have those skills? Have a look at this diagram - check out ALL the skills our OTs can help us to work on before we get up to learning about communication! Having deeper insight into the sensory/motor systems really helps to understand and educate why children do what they do and why, for some kids communication (and eating) can be SO tricky. When our little ones are growing their whole body is learning to work together which is why having an OT on board is so valuable. Better yet, working jointly with our amazing occupational therapists is a way to regulate these complex kids and get their bodies ready to learn. When we have this, we (speech pathologists) can build those communication blocks and support out children to better understand and express themselves! When we have this beautiful balance, magic happens! #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #childcare #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play See more

01.01.2022 Articulation @ Home The popping p sound - this is a short sound, where we put our lips together to make a quiet pop pop pop Above are some p-words that you can use at home to model and teach the sound. Can you think of any others in your home??... Remember to always contact a speech pathologist if you have questions or concerns about your child’s communication development. #speechtherapy #slp #speechpathology #slpeeps #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #earlyintervention #autism #speechlanguagepathologist #ot #occupationaltherapy #earlyintervention #childdevelopment #parenting #learningthroughplay #preschool #earlychildhoodeducation #kids #earlylearning #parentingtips #language #braindevelopment #playbasedlearning #play

01.01.2022 Choosing the best words for explicit vocabulary instruction can sometimes be challenging because texts include so many words whose meanings are unfamiliar or pa...rtially known. To help teachers select words for instruction, Isabel Beck and her colleagues developed the idea of sorting words into 3 categories or tiers with each tier characterizing a different ‘type’ of word with different practical applications. The words teachers choose to teach should also depend on a student’s grade level, background experience, and knowledge about the reading topic. Tier 1: Most students know these words Are basic, common vocabulary that children learn early (for example, sad, laugh, hot) Are important for high-risk learners, and ELs Are usually known by students with normal language development Tier 2: These words should be highlighted to teach explicitly. Are high frequency, yet more sophisticated and abstract than basic words (for example, avoid, fortunate, crafty) Are central to the meaning of the text Can be applied to discussions across many contexts and experiences Can be defined with other basic words already known (for example, fortunate can be defined with lucky and crafty can be defined with sly and smart) Should be taught in depth; aim to teach about 3-5 words per reading selection Tier 3: These words need only a brief definition in context before moving on. Are low frequency words, yet essential for understanding context Are likely to be found in text about specific topics (for example, bridle, reins, withers, mane) Can be instructed on the spot, when the need arises, using pictures or other contextual supports. The time spent teaching words to students will be invaluable to their growth as readers. Come back next week for more on vocabulary instruction! Information from (LETRS) Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.