Olive Tree Speech Pathology in Chester Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Speech therapist

Olive Tree Speech Pathology

Locality: Chester Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 423 401 754

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23.01.2022 There are many misconceptions about bilingual children... Here's a video that briefly clarifies what we know about bilingualism!

19.01.2022 Dyslexia is a language-based disorder that includes poor reading, decoding and spelling skills. Dyslexia can be genetic, and it is estimated that 10% of people in Australia have dyslexia. It is important to know that people with dyslexia are not lacking in motivation or intelligence. Speech pathologists can help with improving difficulties associated with dyslexia. If you have any questions, or are concerned that your child has dyslexia, send us a message or call us on 0423401754 today!

17.01.2022 Speech Pathologist Part-Time Position Olive Tree Speech Pathology provides accessible therapy to children aged 18 months to 18 years in the areas of speech, language, literacy and fluency. Our caseload also includes adults on some occasions. We are looking for an energetic, passionate and dedicated therapist to take on the role of Speech Pathologist in a home-style clinic and mobile setting. We are primarily based in Chester Hill, but our range of locations include Western ...Sydney, Greater Western Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown and the Hills District areas. Position: The position is for a speech pathologist to work in clinic and as a mobile therapist in homes, childcares and schools for 3-4 days per week, Saturday included. Official employment to start in December 2020. Why work for us? Build your experience with a various caseload Develop your existing intervention skills and apply them within a community setting Flexible hours and days High level of autonomy in the role Mentoring available Professional development opportunities Duties include: Administering assessments and preschool screeners Administering therapy sessions with clients and their families/primary carers Completing progress notes/documentation Completing reports Liaising with other professionals e.g. doctors, teachers, other therapists, work colleagues Essential Criteria: Qualification in Speech Pathology Current drivers licence and own car Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia National Police Clearance Current Working With Children check Current professional indemnity and public liability insurance Excellent verbal and written communication skills Commitment to personal and professional quality improvement Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work independently, but also as a contributing member of the team All new starting therapists will initially be on a 12-month contract with the view to become permanent.

16.01.2022 Meet Meela - our friendly therapy cat. She likes to peek into sessions and make new friends. Her favourite things are hugs and food! Here she is enjoying our reading corner on this bright sunny day!

15.01.2022 There are many misconceptions about bilingual children... Heres a video that briefly clarifies what we know about bilingualism!

14.01.2022 For the next few weeks, we will be providing strategies on how to promote language for different age groups. Below are strategies for parents/guardians to use to promote language for 0-12 months old babies: 1. TALK ABOUT WHAT YOURE DOING/LOOKING AT You may probably feel silly talking to your baby, but its worth it! By talking to the baby and explaining your actions, you are providing more exposure to language and use of words. You are providing a model of how to put words... together to make a sentence. After you say a few sentences, pause to give your baby a chance to respond this may be through babbling, cooing, laughing, or just providing eye contact. 2. TALK ABOUT WHAT YOUR BABY IS DOING/FEELING - By watching their actions/facial expressions and describing them, you are providing more meaning behind words. This will help develop both their vocabulary and their understanding of language. 3. RESPOND TO YOUR BABYS SOUNDS When your baby makes a cooing or babbling sound, respond to him/her to teach the concept of conversation and turn-taking 4. USING GESTURES AND EXAGGERATED FACIAL EXPRESSIONS WHEN TALKING Gestures and other body movements provide a model for non-verbal communication. Non-verbal actions are just as important as words in conversations. The actions/facial expressions allow others to infer the message youre getting across, as well as indicate how you are feeling. Pointing your finger is also an important action to help enhance their joint attention. 5. NURSERY RHYMES Nursery rhymes provide language exposure in a different and fun way. By singing, it is more engaging, and also encourages imitation. These days, theres a nursery rhyme for many daily tasks such as sleeping, brushing teeth, saying hello/goodbye! 6. PROMOTING IMITATION When playing with toys, it is important to encourage your baby to imitate. You can start by imitating the baby first, which pushes them to think Huh? Mummy is doing what Im doing?. From then on, they will likely start to imitate you. From imitation of play, you can develop into imitation of sounds, and then imitation of words. 7. FOLLOW THEIR LEAD & USE TOYS OF INTEREST If a child is interested in an activity, they are more likely to be receptive to your language modelling. 8. USE SIMPLE SENTENCES Use simple sentences to provide your child with an easier model to imitate. 9. USE LANGUAGE TIPS WHEN BABY IS ALERT AND AWAKE Learning, imitating and concentrating is hard work, and your baby will need their break! If a child is too sleepy and too tired, let them take a break from playing. Feel free to comment and ask any questions you may have!

13.01.2022 We have been asked a few times... "What is a Speech Pathologist?". Well folks, heres a short video to explain what a Speech-Language Pathologist is, and what it is we exactly do :) Feel free to message or call us on 0423401754 if you have any questions!

13.01.2022 We live in a generation where children know how to use phones, tablets and TVs better than we do! Now Im not saying you have to get rid of all devices, but it is important to keep screen time to a limit. I know the devices are sometimes saviours for the parents who have overwhelming days and just need a break, but trust me its worth it to keep them to a minimum. Face-to-face social interaction is vital to the development of language and other skills, and screen-based inter...action does not support this. Educational games/programs may teach children different concepts such as the alphabet, colours, numbers, etc. However screen time prevents time interacting with others, which is the main way a child under 5 years old learns how to communicate and have a conversation. Its okay for children to be bored and find other ways to entertain themselves... thats what helps enhance their creativity! They can use books, play outside, sports, drawing/painting, etc. If you have any questions or opinions youd like to share, feel free to comment below or send a message. See more

12.01.2022 At two years old, a toddlers language skills grow exponentially. They begin to produce short sentences, ask and answer simple wh- questions, and initiate/maintain conversations. Here are some activities to help promote language during this age: 1. QUESTION GAMES Ask your child many questions, as well as encourage them to ask you questions. This can be done by showing them an image and asking about it, or playing games such as Who is it?. 2. TEACH NEW WORDS Expand your ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Soothing colours, spacious area, natural sunlight and a variety of toys for kids to enjoy therapy at Olive Tree Speech Pathology!

10.01.2022 During 1-2 years old, you would usually notice a substantial increase in an infants verbal output. By 2-years old, children can typically produce up to 50 words. Below are some ways to promote their language development during this period: 1. INCREASE CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR CHILD By having conversations, it will give the child more exposure to new words, and increase their vocabulary. You can do this during daily activities (e.g. bath time, feeding time, etc.), or during... play such as pretending to make a phone call. 2. CHILDS INTERESTS Notice, use and build on your childs interests. Follow your childs lead during play. This allows your child to be motivated to say new words. 3. CORRECT FORM OF WORDS - If your child pronounces a word wrong (e.g. nana for banana), you can repeat the word in the correct form (e.g. yes, this is a BANANA). This will give your child the chance to hear how the word sounds, without stressing the child to correct the word. This age group is still young, and some mispronunciations are typical. Stressing on a childs mispronunciation may make him/her less likely to try saying new words. 4. EXPAND YOUR CHILDS WORDS If your child says a word, add onto what theyve said. For example, if the child says ball, you can respond with BIG BALL. Wheres the BIG BALL? Heres the BIG BALL. 5. SHARED READING Try books with many pictures and simple words. Read aloud and name the pictures/objects within the book. This helps build your childs listening and language skills, as well as building an interest of reading from a young age. Encourage your child to speak, and even try simple questions such as where is the ____?. 6. POINTING AND DISCUSSING SURROUNDINGS Use your finger to point at objects around yourself, and encourage your child to point their finger as well. When youre out, talk about any animal, vehicles, signs, etc., you might see. 7. NURSERY RHYMES Use nursery rhymes and sing songs. As mentioned in the post for 0-12 months old, this will help build language in a different and engaging technique. 8. GREETINGS Encourage use of greetings hello and bye when first seeing someone and when leaving. 9. PRAISE YOUR CHILD Give your child specific praise when they do use words to communicate (e.g. good talking, I like that you used your words, etc.) If there are any other suggestions you guys may use with your children during this age period, or any comments about the above suggestions, please let us know in the comments section below!

09.01.2022 What is stuttering? Stuttering is the interruption of smooth speech. Common behaviours of stuttering include: - Repeated sounds/movements: When the same sound/movement is repeated over and over. Example, I I I I want the toy - Fixed postures: When what normally moves during speech, stops moving for some time. Example, the mouth getting stuck in the position, or when a person gets stuck on a sound my sssssister. - Extraneous behaviours: When unnecessary sounds, words or mo...vements are added. Example, head movements or blinking while speaking. Most children begin stuttering between 2-5 years old. It is 3 times more common in boys than girls. The severity of stuttering can change over time, and can also change throughout the day. Stuttering can affect people of all languages. If you have any questions, or are concerned that your child is stuttering, send us a message or call us on 0423401754 today!