Little Language in Gold Coast, Queensland | Speech pathologist

Little Language

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5679 5609

Address: Suite 35, 207 Currumburra Road 4214 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.littlelanguage.com.au

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25.01.2022 We are still on the lookout for our next speechie! Please share this post to spread the word! https://www.facebook.com/823404561050522/posts/3313886395335647/?extid=080WWpl7J4y9VyiT&d=n

25.01.2022 A fun game to build phonemic awareness! A perfect activity for our little ones preparing to start school in 2021

25.01.2022 Can anyone spot our new friend in the waiting room?

24.01.2022 Were often asked whether raising a child as bilingual or multilingual can cause language delay, and the short answer is... NO! In fact, teaching a child a second language is a gift and can actually be beneficial for their language development. Children learning more than one language at the same time (i.e. simultaneous acquisition) will go through the same developmental milestones in both languages, and roughly at the same time as children learning one language. Some chi...ldren who learn a second language after being exposed to their first language (i.e. sequential language learners), MAY go through a silent period in their second language. Learning a new language is hard work, and they need time to process this information... its important to note the silent period is temporary and does not happen to all sequential language learners. Swipe to see different ways you can raise your child to be bilingual! Is your family bilingual or multilingual? What method/s have worked for you? Thank you to @raisinglittletalkers and @speechsisters for the awesome visuals!

24.01.2022 The fun of working from home with little people...

24.01.2022 Help us find our next amazing team member! Were looking for the perfect speechie to join Little Language Please share this with someone who would love to help kids find their roar!

24.01.2022 Well thats worked out well... We each have a contestant in the MasterChef semifinal! Will it be Reynold, Laura or Emilia who makes it to the grand final?

23.01.2022 The most asked question last week was, What is the monkey’s name? We’re glad to see our cheeky new friend is so loved already! Meet... Blueberry

23.01.2022 Hello Instagram! Please give @little.language a follow for speechie info, tips and more!

22.01.2022 Sharpening our skills so we can keep delivering effective online speech therapy

22.01.2022 Happy Speech Pathology Week! Did you know that there are 1.2 million Australians with a communication disability? Half of all people who need formal assistance with communication have an unmet need, and 3 of 5 of these people are children. As speechies, we have the power to change peoples lives and help to make lives better! We are grateful to work with so many wonderful families at Little Language, to help children communicate with confidence To celebrate Speech Pathology Week, were running a colouring in competition! There are prizes to be won for our most creative pictures Simply drop your entry into the purple box in the waiting room before Friday 4 September to have a chance to win. Good luck!

21.01.2022 We hope all our little ones are just as excited to be starting or returning to school this week! And remember, when life throws challenges at you... just keep swimming

20.01.2022 Our clinic doors reopen today! All sessions will resume this week, or as discussed with your therapist. If you’re unsure or need to make any changes, please contact your speech therapist directly. We are so excited to see all our Little Language families again!

20.01.2022 Good luck to all the children, parents and teachers starting their Term 2 remote-learning journey today. Youre all superstars

19.01.2022 Join our Little Language Speech Pathology team and help kids find their roar! Working with a general paediatric caseload, this full-time or part-time salaried role requires an energetic, flexible, committed speech language pathologist to join our family-centred, supportive practice in Ashmore, Gold Coast. Please see here for more details: https://spa-au.careerwebsite.com//speech-languag/55725799/

19.01.2022 Congrats to the very talented Emelia Jackson for taking out the MasterChef title - and to Yvonne, who has won the Little Language MC competition two years in a row

17.01.2022 Nearly a week into online sessions and so far, so good We have been asked if online is as good as in person. Speech Pathology Australia have a 38 page document on their position, but in a nutshell, '...the Association supports the use of telepractice as a service delivery model where it is based on current evidence-based practice and is at least equivalent to standard clinical care.' We are so happy to be able to offer speech therapy sessions during this strange time. Give us a call if youd like to chat about online sessions for your child

17.01.2022 How many words should my child be saying at XX months? Once children start using words, they typically learn new vocabulary at an astounding rate! The number on the left is what we’d expect 90% of children to have, and the figure on right is an average (50%) for that age. Be mindful that these numbers are a guideline, and if you’re at all concerned, please get in touch with a speech pathologist! See here for more info! https://teachmetotalk.com//number-of-words-in-a-ch...ilds-vo/ @raisinglittletalkers

17.01.2022 We are closed today for the GC Show Holiday! Wishing all our families a happy and safe long weekend We look forward to seeing you again on Monday!

17.01.2022 Check out these brilliant ideas to keep the kids (and adults!) busy and creative over the Easter holidays How many can you make using bits and pieces from around the house?

16.01.2022 A speech pathologist can help to identify the red flags for dyslexia at various ages. From early years to school-aged children... these are some of the signs we look out for If your child is showing some of these signs, it does NOT necessarily mean a dyslexia diagnosis! To reach a diagnosis, an educational psychologist analyses results from various assessments before determining the reason for a child’s learning difficulty. Research has shown that children with speec...h and language difficulties are at a higher risk for literacy difficulties, compared to children who have have no history of impairment. A speech pathologist can provide literacy intervention to any child with difficulties reading, writing and spelling. We love helping little ones become confident readers and spellers! @literacyexpanded

15.01.2022 The Spalding Method, taught in the Writing Road to Reading program, is a comprehensive approach for teaching spelling, reading and writing. Children spell a word by writing its sounds, and reading aloud their own writing (hence the name!). 5 ‘The Big 5’ are evidence-based components necessary to teach children to read. These include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension - the Spalding Method integrates all these components to help children develop their literacy skills. All our speech pathologists at Little Language are trained to deliver the Spalding Method. If you have concerns with your child’s literacy skills, please contact us to learn more about how we can help!

15.01.2022 Just a little bit of fun! Heres to all the types of mums...

15.01.2022 Articulation therapy is the approach we use to teach a child new speech sounds. We work on the specific placement of articulators, like the tongue or lips, to correctly produce the target sound. To master these sounds, we follow a speech hierarchy where we start by teaching the sound in isolation, and gradually work our way up to generalising the sound into everyday speech. Think of it as learning to ride a bike... you wouldnt expect a child to go from sitting on a bike ...to being able to ride without training wheels in a day. Articulation therapy is a process and requires lots of hard work and practice before we can expect children to use a new sound confidently in conversation! For additional information, check out https://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?p=687 See @the.type.b.slp for a copy of this colourful visual!

15.01.2022 Speechies just play with kids in therapy. We hear this often. But its not just play - play is childrens occupation. Play is where the magic of brain development happens Children want and need play to engage and learn. So yes, we play with kids in therapy - but always with very clear goals and use of honed techniques. And not only is it fun, it works!

14.01.2022 Zooming into a new week with the Little Language team

13.01.2022 It’s holiday time! Just a reminder that our speechies will be taking a well-deserved break from Monday 21st December 2020. We look forward to seeing you again in clinic from Monday 11th January 2021 You are welcome to contact your therapist if you have any queries, but please be patient waiting for a response while we’re on break! The Little Language team would like to wish all our wonderful families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

13.01.2022 We had a furry visitor at the clinic today

13.01.2022 When is the right time to start working on a child’s articulation errors? Children with language delays often have articulation (speech) errors, which makes it even harder to understand what they’re trying to say! Some toddlers with language delays need to become more competent at learning to talk, before they’re ready to work on HOW to talk. Typically developing toddlers can also be tricky to understand, especially as their speech is maturing! As a general guideline, yo...u should be able to understand 75-100% of your child’s speech by the time they’re 36 months. These are some other areas we look at before determining readiness for articulation therapy in little ones! Thanks to teachmetotalk.com for this great handout! You can print your own free copy here: https://teachmetotalk.com//uploads/HANDOUTS/374-Handout.pdf

13.01.2022 Sharing your language and culture with your children is a gift But will learning several languages cause my child to have communication difficulties? No! Check out Speech Pathology Australias tips for raising bilingual children

12.01.2022 Celebrating Little Language becoming a private company with both Danielle and Yvonne now as Directors Pass the cake please !

12.01.2022 Yes! Its back to the classroom for everyone today Well done kids, parents and teachers for managing the challenges of online schooling

12.01.2022 All of our sessions are now online ! All of our appointments are now via telepractice so your Little Lions can keep kicking their communication goals during this challenging time. Stay well friends

11.01.2022 The Griffith University Social Work Clinic is up and running Social workers can assist when a persons health is impacted by complex social, psychological, family and environmental factors

11.01.2022 Language modeling should be used with any child - not just those with a language delay! In simple terms, modeling is using the words and sentences you want your child to develop, rather than correcting, instructing or asking questions. For example, many parents will point to a ball and instinctively ask, What is this?. However, your child will develop language more effectively if you simple model it by saying, Thats a ball! Its important to understand the differe...nt types of language modeling to help your child with their language and speech development. Which type/s of modeling have you used? Thanks to The SLT Scrapbook for the great summary!

10.01.2022 Wait and see could be a mistake! Late language development in toddlers (18 - 30 months) can be associated with long-term learning, academic, social and behavioural issues. Parents, we know there is conflicting info about speech and language development out there. But... GPs, paediatricians, friends and family are not specialists in this area - speech and language pathologists are! Sure, Little Johnny might have been late to talk and is now okay without intervention..., but he is likely to be the exception. If youre concerned, call a speech and language specialist. A chat or assessment will give you peace of mind that all is on track or give you a plan for early intervention. Please dont wait and see, you could lose precious time during your childs critical learning phase.

10.01.2022 Check out CALL Scotlands updated wheel of iPad Apps for Dyscalculia / Numeracy Difficulties... what a great resource

08.01.2022 Introducing Nessy, our newest team member!

08.01.2022 We often work alongside Occupational Therapists in helping our little ones reach their therapy goals. Click the link to see how

07.01.2022 Its not only exciting when babies start blowing raspberries, its a really important milestone for communication too!

07.01.2022 Our resident giraffe, Gary, is all dressed up for the festive season! His sore neck has also been fixed up by one of our lovely families You might notice Gary has a new friend... what should we call this cheeky monkey? Leave your name suggestions in the comments

07.01.2022 Its a furniture-building kinda day

07.01.2022 October is World Dyslexia Awareness month! We will be spending the new few weeks talking about all things dyslexia and literacy to raise awareness What is dyslexia? Firstly, dyslexia is NOT a disease or a reflection of one’s intelligence! Dyslexia means difficulty with words, and it affects someone’s ability to read and spell, despite having a desire to learn. Dyslexia can have an impact on both children and adults, and the presenting symptoms differ with age http...s://www.mayoclinic.org//d/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552 How is dyslexia diagnosed? To reach a diagnosis, comprehensive assessment by an educational psychologist is required. A psychologist may then refer on to other allied health (e.g. speech pathology or occupational therapy) as needed. As speech pathologists, we can help to identify the signs and provide literacy intervention... often before a formal diagnosis is reached! With intervention and educational support, children with dyslexia CAN succeed in school! If you have any concerns for your child, please give us a call to discuss how we can help you. @smilesforspeech #SucceedwithDyslexia

06.01.2022 Celebrating making it to the end of this weird year with our awesome Little Language team

06.01.2022 Joint attention is a vital pre-linguistic skill that children need to acquire before learning to use words. This skill allows a child to shift their attention between something theyre paying attention to, and to share that experience with someone else. It typically develops around 12 months of age, and it is so crucial for language development! Being able to engage with another person for sustained interactions provides opportunities for the child to listen and to learn... language. We are always using these awesome tips to help develop joint attention with our little ones! Thanks to @thesltscrapbook for the great summary! Do you have any other tips that have worked well? Let us know in the comments!

06.01.2022 Don’t say, SAY _____! It’s a hard habit to break, and something most parents will do! We want to encourage language in a different way - using SAY this or SAY that places pressure on the child, and when put on the spot like that, they’ll sometimes say nothing at all. Instead, try to repeat the target word in different ways and provide opportunities for your child to listen and respond. Take it slow, and don’t rush! For example, if your child wants to play with bub...bles, try saying, More bubbles! Blow bubbles. Bubbles pop. No more bubbles! Speech Sisters

05.01.2022 Every year our MasterChef sweep creates a bit of fun and healthy competition This year, it will help us feel more connected as we all work from home May the best team win!

05.01.2022 To help stop the spread, weve temporarily put all of our toys away in the waiting room. It looks a bit sad and boring

05.01.2022 It never feels official until you get your business cards! Hello Emma

03.01.2022 To all the mums, enjoy your special day

03.01.2022 Happy 6th Birthday to us Six years of doing what we love, helping kids find their roar

02.01.2022 We are resuming some face to face / clinic-based therapy sessions We are also continuing online sessions - so theres an option to suit everyone

02.01.2022 When developing early language skills, we want to be targeting vocabulary that is functional and will allow your little one to communicate their needs! Rather than focusing on colours, shapes or counting, try to use plenty of core words, nouns, verbs and descriptors during play time and in your daily routine. Modeling and showing your child the language you want them to develop is critical in stimulating and building on language skills - stay tuned for more about modeli...ng next week! @mommyandmemilestones