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Perth Speech Therapy

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 429 954 646

Address: Cottesloe and Alfred Cove areas Perth, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 We've discussed the red flags indicating your child may have dyslexia, now what? How can us as speech pathologists help you? With extensive knowledge about phonological skills, a speech therapist can deliver phonological awareness tasks to develop the reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills.... Children need to be assessed as to where their spelling knowledge is currently at, so that a program can be developed that targets their specific need. After that, a Speech Pathologist will teach children how to perform the followings: to hear, recognise and write the different sounds to read, spell, write the different ways to spell words containing the same sound to decode (breaking words apart) to blend (putting sounds together) Speak with us today to see how we can help your child with a tailored program!

25.01.2022 Developing your child's vocabulary doesn't have to be hard work! Here are a few tricks you can try out with your child at home this school holiday: Read daily to your child pointing to different objects on the page, using lots of expression, asking questions; encourage them to make the noises of different characters (e.g. point to the train and ask what sound does the train make? choo choo; what does the cat say? meow). Take your child grocery shopping have the...m count with you the number of apples / tomatoes you are putting in the bag, name the foods as you select them, show them the cans / have then help you lift the cans (corn / beetroot) into the trolley. Have them help you hang out the washing ask them to pass different items of clothing, ask them for a number of pegs (e.g. pass me two red pegs). Sing nursery rhymes. Phone Perth Speech Pathology today (0429 954 646) to learn more about how we can help your child to succeed!

24.01.2022 While signs of dyslexia may be noticed as early as kindergarten, you may notice more of them as the child grows up. Here are other signs that you may notice with a child who has dyslexia when they are in pre-primary. In pre-primary, they may have difficulty with:... Syllabification, compound words, and manipulation of sounds in words (as seen in early signs for those in Kindergarten) Hearing the initial, middle, and/or final sounds in words Hearing a sound and identifying the written representation of the sound spoken. For example, they may not know which letter that says the sound s Quickly learning the order of sounds in words Remembering the sounds that each letter makes, or retaining the visual representation of sounds Saying the sounds in simple words and blending them together to make a word. For example, sounding out r-a-t, then identifying it as the word "rat" A person with dyslexia may also demonstrate the following behaviours: Sounding out slowly Inaccurate reading If you think your child may have Dyslexia, talk to us!

23.01.2022 Many parents worry about improving their high schooler's essay writing skills. Essay writing is a complex task that involves skills which are not fully developed before they enter high school. Don't worry! learning to write an essay takes time, and with the help of a professional, your child will be able to master the art of essay writing. Perth Speech Therapy is now offering High School Essay Writing Sessions at the weekend.... Here are the details: When: Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am Fee: $60/ session Contact Jenny Edgar at 0429954646 to learn more or book a session with us!

23.01.2022 2020 Term 3 (phonemes)(reading)(spelling) 2020 Term 3 ... 3-6 (4) 10:00-10:45 $50.00 See more

21.01.2022 This provides signs to look for if you are concerned your child may have dyslexia. Science behind dyslexia !!!! https://www.inclusive.tki.org.nz/gui/dyslexia-and-learning/

21.01.2022 Try and make the time today to read at least one book to your child. Make the book come alive to show the excitement that can be found in the words of books. Books: -fire up the imagination -develop vocabulary ... - develop a childs expressive language - develop comprehension See more

20.01.2022 How well should your child be in their speech? Here are the regular milestones for young children aged 2-4. At age 2, the child should be understood by a familiar listener (such as their parents or close family members) most of the time. They should also develop 2000 to 5000 words in their vocabulary by 2.5 years old. At age 3, the child should be understood by both family and those who aren't familiar with their way of speaking (such as family friends) about 70-100% of the ...time. They should also have over 5000 words in their vocabulary. At age 4, the child should be able to clearly communicate a message 100% of the time. Do you think your child is not talking clearly? Contact us and our group of professionally-trained speech pathologists will see how we can help!

20.01.2022 Are you looking for a Speech Pathologist / tutor to assist and enhance your child in spelling, reading and writing ? All our staff are trained in the SOUNDS WRITE program. This program is endorsed by DSF SPELD and is recognised as one of the best evidenced programs for teaching kids with dyslexia how to become more proficient at spelling, reading and writing. ... If you DO NOT have private health cover we have tutors at a reduced fee to help with the cost. Our aim is to provide quality service for everyone. Phone today 0429954646 #dyslexia #DSF #readingtime #writing #SPELD #speechpathology #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #OurPlanetChallenge

20.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy is holding story writing classes IN THE HOLIDAYS. YEARS 4-6. Fee $55 for 60 mins groups of 4 Phone today. ... #perthspeechtherapy #writing #speech #readingtime #speechtherapyisfun #dyslexiaawarenessmonth

19.01.2022 John Walker has created the most amazing program to help all kids. The Sounds Write program has been life changing to children with dyslexia. The changes I see in the children I teach are amazing. All my staff at Perth Speech Therapy are trained. We now also have tutors trained in Sounds Write so we can reach even more children. Changing kids lives!! ... We teach phonics from kindergarten to high school. Phone if you have any questions or would like to book a session.

18.01.2022 Is your child struggling with spelling, reading and writing? Has your child been diagnosed with dyslexia? Do you wish you could help your child improve their spelling, reading and writing?... These school holidays PERTH SPEECH THERAPY is offering FREE nights to parents who want practical hands on learning in how to provide effective intervention for their kids. Date: Tuesday 6th October and Thursday 8th October Time : 7.00pm to 8.30pm Suburb: Melville This will not be a night to discuss what dyslexia is- It will be targeting intervention and approaches that work ( phonics). The room can only sit 6 adults. If you are interested and committed please PM. #DSF #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #SPELD. #tutoringservices #dyslexia #speechtherapy #tutor

18.01.2022 Does my child know enough words? This may be a question parents are asking themselves. In the image below is a guide as to how many words a child should know. If a child has a limited vocabulary and unclear speech it would be best to consult a Speech Pathologist for further guidance as to whether your child may have a speech and language delay.... If you'd like to have a chat with us, message us on Facebook, or call us 0429 954 646.

17.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy has just moved into 89 North Lake RD Myaree. We had a fabulous and creative graphic designer, Marty Daley, to make our street signage. It is bright and colourful and definitely stands out to people driving past. He has also made all my stationary, badges and flags.

17.01.2022 We are holding writing classes and phonic sessions in the holidays . If you have kids that are a ‘D’ or a low ‘C’ and think they would benefit from small group sessions please pass / share this notice or PM me and I’ll send a brochure. All staff are trained in Sounds Write and some are trained in Talk 4 Writing. If the sessions are well received we are thinking of continuing them on Saturdays next term.... Please phone Perth Speech Therapy if you would like to book a place .

17.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy held its first teacher get together to discuss what is best practice when it comes to delivering phonics and reading. We discussed: 1. The importance of delivering P.A. skills daily - suggested program was Heggerty. 2. How best to deliver a phonics program - suggested program was "Sounds Write". 3. Finding out where the child is at with their sound knowledge through using the free on line assessments - MOTIF 3. The importance of repeatedly sounding out ...and blending sounds until children are proficient. 4. What to do when a child can segment words BUT is unable to blend sounds to make a word. 5. What free assessments are there that can be used to assess children's sound knowledge - UK phonics check We ended the session discussing the importance of not destroying children's self-esteem. Every child has positive attributes that need to be focussed on whilst helping them with their weaknesses. This highlighted to me how much the group of women that came today in their holidays really care about the kids they teach and their desire to make a difference in their children's lives. If you feel Perth Speech Therapy can be of assistance feel free to message Jenny Edgar.

17.01.2022 Here at Perth Speech Therapy, we teach children sounds, rather than letters or words. This cultivates their ability to learn and read new words! Want to see how we can help your child to read, spell, and write? Message or call us today!

16.01.2022 If your child stutters, how can you help them at home? Providing longer pauses between conversational turns. Give your child sufficient time to speak so they don't feel hurried. Be focussed and acknowledge what they are saying to ensure that they know they have been heard.... Slow down your own rate of speech. Modelling an unhurried manner of speaking models to the child how to slow down when they are speaking. Reduce the number of questions you ask in succession. Try to reduce the number of questions that you ask. Focus on asking yes/no questions or questions that only require several word answers (e.g. which animal do you think will trick the elephant?) Follow the childs lead in play Following your child's lead reduce the amount of verbal instructions and questioning during play. When playing with your child, always show that you are engaged, and make eye contact to reduce any potential frustration. Decrease length and complexity of language Children often copy the sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary used by their parents. Therefore, try using simple sentences when communicating with your child. This can create a less demanding speaking environment for your child.

16.01.2022 What should you do to help your child with their spelling and reading at home? Let's take a look at what the suggestions are for those in PRE-PRIMARY! They should be exposed to and actively involved in activities such as: Learning Phonological Awareness skills and Phonics (sounds ONLY when learning the initial code)... Learning how to decode and blend sounds to make words Reading with Decodable Readers The following activities may not be suited for their age: Read with predictable texts (this teaches the children to guess words rather than sound them out) Learn the letter names until proficient in sounds letters make and can write the sounds fluently Guess words by looking at pictures (this is an ineffective way to teach them how to spell or read!) Be given sight words (words that are commonly used). Every word should be sounded out!

15.01.2022 How can you help your child to improve their reading and spelling at home? This week, we will be talking about what should and shouldn't be taught to children at different age! Let's start with KINDERGARTEN, they should be exposed to and actively involved in activities such as Learning Phonological Awareness activities (such as rhyme, syllabification, compound words, onset and rime) Learning Nursery rhymes... Hearing fairy-tales and joining in the chants However, they should avoid these activities: Decoding and reading with readers (as they do not yet understand the alphabet code and how sounds work) Learning sight words, which are words that we commonly see and use in our daily life

14.01.2022 How can I help my child to speak clearly? Children are not expected to speak clearly from an early age. It is only until after age 4 that they should be understood 100% of the time. However, if you want to improve their speech, try using these tricks at home! Make eye contact with them Always show interest when they are trying to communicate Repeat the sounds / words that are unclear so they can hear the correct production of words / sounds... Encourage them, to repeat the words following your correction If you are concerned about your child's speech development, contact us (0429 954 646) and we will see how we can help! See more

14.01.2022 We are holding writing classes and phonic sessions in the holidays . If you have kids that are a D or a low C and think they would benefit from small group sessions please pass / share this notice or PM me and Ill send a brochure. All staff are trained in Sounds Write and some are trained in Talk 4 Writing. If the sessions are well received we are thinking of continuing them on Saturdays next term.... Please phone Perth Speech Therapy if you would like to book a place .

14.01.2022 If you want your child to read and not guess follow this rule!!! Sounding out teaches a child to read not looking at pictures and guessing.

13.01.2022 This school holiday, Perth Speech Therapy wants to develop your high school childs writing style and use of grammar. Join us for this coming School Holiday (26 September - 11 October) and learn how to write an essay! Details are as follow:... Age: High School Duration: 1 hour Content: Essay - structure and writing Fee: $55/session Help your child succeed, call us at 0429 954 646 to make a booking!

13.01.2022 Do you have a child in Year 1 or 2? Do you want to help your child with their reading, spelling, and writing? Here're some tips on what you can do (and SHOULDN'T do) with them at home! What you SHOULD be doing with Year 1 & 2 children: ... Provide them with DECODABLE readers Teach them the extended code using a synthetic phonics approach Teach them to sound out each word and blend the sounds together. Teach them Phonological Awareness skills What you SHOULDN'T do with them: Teach them to guess words by looking at the first sound Tell them to keep reading to guess what a word is Give them predictable texts (this will teach them to guess words rather than sound them out) Ask them to guess words by looking at pictures Provide them with sight words

13.01.2022 This is an example of what a well delivered phonics program such as, ‘ Sounds Write’ can do for a child who is struggling to spell and read. The first page shows her level of sound knowledge before she began the program. The second piece shows her writing after a few months of solid intervention. The parents have been amazing in their regular practice and reinforcement of what she learns in the sessions; they also bought the decodable readers to complement the program. Ther...e has also been an amazing improvement in her reading. I help this family via zoom (Perth to Rockhampton) using the Sounds Write program. If your child is struggling to read and spell phone Perth Speech Therapy and we will help you get your child on track, restoring self esteem and confidence as well as their ability to spell and read. #SPELD #DSF #spelling #reading #dyslexia #perthspeechtherapy #speechpathologist

12.01.2022 What causes stuttering? The definitive cause of stuttering is unknown, however: Genetic links have been identified, with stuttering tending to run in families. Children who stutter have a reduced ability to cope with complex speech, resulting in their speech muscles overloading... Stuttering often emerges between 2 and 3 years. This is when children experience large vocabulary growths which in turn increases the demands on their speech motor systems. About 3-5% of children stutter There is a higher proportion of males stuttering than females (4:1) There are no differences in intelligence, coordination and parenting styles between children who stutter and children who do not

11.01.2022 This school holiday, Perth Speech Therapy wants to develop your high school child’s writing style and use of grammar. Join us for this coming School Holiday (26 September - 11 October) and learn how to write an essay! Details are as follow:... Age: High School Duration: 1 hour Content: Essay - structure and writing Fee: $55/session Help your child succeed, call us at 0429 954 646 to make a booking!

11.01.2022 IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY LEFT A COMMENT HERE AND WE HAVE NOT REACHED YOU, PLEASE KIND SEND US A DIRECT MESSAGE. We apologise for any inconvenience caused Want to set your child for success in reading, spelling and writing? Perth Speech Therapy knows the importance of developing strong phonological awareness (PA) and phonic skills in the Kindergarten and Pre-Primary years. ... This School Holiday (26 September - 11 October), we are holding pre-literacy skill sessions for any children in Kindergarten to Pre-Primary! Take a look at the details: Goal: To develop strong PA and phonic skills in readiness for reading, spelling, and writing Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Group size: Maximum 4 per group Cost: $50 /session Help your child succeed, call us at 0429 954 646 to make a booking!

11.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy teach children to How to ‘hear’, recognise and write the different sounds How to break words into syllables How to then break the syllables into individual sounds Whether you have private health care, we’ve got you covered!... Apart from experienced and professional Speech Pathologists, we have highly qualified tutors trained in Sounds Write who deliver tutoring at a discounted fee to assist those without private cover. Phone Perth Speech Pathology today (0429 954 646) to learn more about how we can help your child to succeed! See more

10.01.2022 What Books Are Suitable For Children With Dyslexia At Perth Speech Therapy we know the importance of providing children with the correct decodable readers. The books children read should be matched to their phonic knowledge, not be given books that are a challenge otherwise they will become despondent, lack confidence and begin to hate reading. These are the books that I use, however, there are other decodable readers out there. This is a guide for parents who are at a loss ...as to where to start. Suitable readers for Pre-Primary are: the Dandelion Readers Sounds write - Initial code Australian Readers - level 1 Suitable readers for Year 1 are: the Dandelion Readers (for the first 6 months of year 1 OR if your child is struggling getting past reading 3 /4/ 5/ letter words) Australian Readers (Level 1 / 2) 'Magic Belt - a mystery story Suitable readers for Year 2 are: Australian Readers (Level 2 / 3) 'Magic Belt - a mystery story "That Dog" Suitable readers for Year 3- 6 are: Magic Belt "Island Adventure' "Totem' Sounds Write (extended code AND Non-Fiction books for the extended code) "Alba' Talisman 1 Talisman 2 Australian Readers - Level 3 to Level 7 Suitable readers for Highschool are: Magic Belt "Island Adventure' "Totem' Sounds Write (extended code AND Non-Fiction books for the extended code) "Alba' Talisman 1 Talisman 2 Titan's Gauntlet "Guardians' These books are available on-line or they can be ordered through DSF SPELD. They can also be found at some local libraries.

09.01.2022 How do I know if my child stutters? Take a look at the three main types of stutters: 1 Repetitions: can occur in whole words (e.g. Can-can-can I play?) or parts of words (e.g. C-c-can I play?) 2 Prolongations: involves stretching out a sound in a word (e.g. Can I plaaaaaaay? 3 Blocks: a break in the speech where the child gets stuck is unable to get the word out (e.g. Can I play?).... Every childs stutter presents differently, and it is recommended that the child is referred a Speech Pathologist as soon as possible. Different approaches are taken depending on the childs presentation and severity. A Speech Pathologist can advise you on whether intervention is needed, or if a watch and wait approach is appropriate.

09.01.2022 The Speech Pathologists at our clinic are here to help if your child stutters. What exactly is stuttering? Stuttering is a physical disorder of the speech motor system. ... The World Health Organisation as a disorder in the rhythm of speech, in which the individual knows precisely what he/she wishes to say, but at the time is unable to say it because of an involuntary, repetitive prolongation or cessation of sound.

09.01.2022 Parents may be able to detect dyslexia as early as kindergarten. Here are three early signs that you may notice with a child who has dyslexia. We've also included an example of what a correct response should be for those who don't find these aspects challenging! Difficulty with syllabification How many syllables in the word butterfly . Butt er fly?... 3 Difficulty with compound words Say basketball; now say it without basket ball' Difficulty with manipulation of sounds in words Say sat; now say it with a b instead of s bat

08.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy holds Social Skills Groups every Saturday for children who have autism. The sessions are for an hour AGE GROUPS:... 3 to 4 years 5-7 years 8-10 years 11 - 12 years (The children are grouped by age so that they learn to mix with peers). WHERE: 89 North Lake Rd, Myaree FEE: $70.00 The group activities will be targeted to your child's specific needs. We provide a fun and interactive program. Please phone Perth Speech Therapy if you would like to know more about the service. We work with privately funded NDIS clients. PHONE TODAY

08.01.2022 Is your child struggling with reading and spelling? We can help! Contact us today to find out more.

08.01.2022 Want to set your child for success in writing stories or persuasive text? This School Holiday (26 September - 11 October), we are holding writing sessions for any children in Year 3-6! Take a look at the details:... Age: Year 3-6 Day: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $55 /session Content: Week 1: Story - Structure and Writing Week 2: Persuasive Text - Structure and Writing Help your child succeed, call us at 0429 954 646 to make a booking!

07.01.2022 Do you want to further enhance and develop your young child’s oral language ? Are you looking for help to further develop their phonological skills? Do you want to improve your child's social skills? Perth Speech Therapy is offering group sessions to help with ... Oral communication Phonological skills in readiness for reading Social skills Age: Pre-kindy Fee: $30 Days: Tuesday and Fridays Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am Spots are limited! Phone today at 0429954646 to book. #PerthSpeechTherapy #PerthSpeechPathology

07.01.2022 This applies to spelling and reading. Kids that are taught the sounds letters make and who are actively involved in the manipulation of sounds / segmenting and blending sounds they have been taught to make words will be more proficient at spelling and reading as they advance through the school grades. This is evidence based and the science behind reading! How does your school teach spelling and reading? Are they taught the sounds of the alphabet and how they work together to... make words? OR are they told to guess what the word could be, look at the picture and guess or read around the word and have a guess ? Guessing and reading sight words is NOT learning to spell and read.

07.01.2022 There are so much you can do to develop your child's vocabulary! If you want some extra support for your child's language and speech development, contact us today for a qualified and experienced Speech Pathologist for your child!

06.01.2022 Through the primary school and high school years, children with dyslexia continue to have difficulty understanding how sounds work together moving. If you notice a child showing the signs we've discussed in the previous posts, and continuing to struggle in Pre-primary, it is better to act sooner rather than later. If a child is left to struggle, they may find it harder to catch up to their year level. This may even lead to the child feeling frustrated and developing low sel...f-esteem. Talk to us today if you think your child may have dyslexia, and we will be more than happy to help!

05.01.2022 SOCIAL SKILLS DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP SOCIALISING WITH PEERS? Perth Speech Therapy is providing small social skills groups for children. Pre kindy, prekindergarten and Preprimary... Year 1 - year 2 Year 3 - year 5 Every Saturday Fee $70 for an hour Contact Perth Speech Therapy if you are interested. [email protected]

05.01.2022 This is a great Paed Feeding screen for Speech Pathologists to use as a guide when working with a fussy eater. https://www.feedthepeds.com/Pediatric-Feeding-Screening-Pac

05.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy provides speech and language intervention that is fun and interactive. Kids are most welcome #speech #therapy #pathology #Cottesloe #stuttering #sounds #reading #tutoring

04.01.2022 Perth Speech Therapy teach children to How to hear, recognise and write the different sounds How to break words into syllables How to then break the syllables into individual sounds... Whether you have private health care, weve got you covered! Apart from experienced and professional Speech Pathologists, we have highly qualified tutors trained in Sounds Write who deliver tutoring at a discounted fee to assist those without private cover. Phone Perth Speech Pathology today (0429 954 646) to learn more about how we can help your child to succeed!

04.01.2022 The word Dyslexia means difficulty with words, where the person may find spelling, reading, writing, and comprehension challenging. If you think your child may have Dyslexia, talk to us! The level of difficulty differs from one child to the next. Each child requires a different approach and most often require working 1:1 or in a small group situation. We will identify where your child is at in his / her learning and provide the correct feedback.

03.01.2022 A simple spelling rule to teach your child: /ED/ SPELLING RULE This spelling comes at the end of past tense doing words (verbs). The spelling /ed/ makes three sounds. They being:... /d/ as in grabbed /id/ as in skidded /t/ as in stripped Step 1: Have the child read the word and identify the final sound as t, d or id. They then glue the word under the sound that they can hear at the end of the word. Step 2: Next, the teaching of the spelling rule: Jump jumped; thump thumped; cramp cramped Now ask them to spell skip skipped. This is where they will probably write skipt or skiped. It is here you stop and go back to the word jump and show them that there are 2 consonants after the u in jump and so you add ed. Show them the word skip. To spell the word skipped you must double the consonant before adding ed. Then demonstrate writing skipped without doubling the p and explain that if there are not 2 consonants between the vowels the e can jump over the consonant and change the short vowel to a long vowel. That is skip skiped. Now you need to stop and explain what short and long vowels are (a e i o u) Next explain what a consonant is (e.g. t, f, g, h, m,..) Now practice examples of words where you need to double the consonant and where you do not need to. Each time have the child point to the short vowel ask how many consonants come after the vowel do you need to double the consonant or just add ed? Drag dragged trip tripped tip tipped hop hopped Milk milked cramp cramped bump bumped Do NOT do words that are the exception until this spelling rule is well embedded (e.g. live lived). There are always exceptions to the rule. SUGGESTED WORDS trapped jumped grabbed sniffed yelped rested slammed sobbed rested tripped licked snacked mended dragged licked fizzed tipped patted hissed slipped landed spilled checked hunted

02.01.2022 Communication makes up a huge amount of for lifelong success. It is important for socialising, education, learning, developing self-esteem, and more! If you have any concerns about how your child's speech and language development, chat with us! Tel: 0429954646

02.01.2022 Is your child in Year 1-3 and struggling to spell? Join Perth Speech Therapy this coming School Holiday (26 September - 11 October) for sessions to focus on developing your childs phonic knowledge and reading skills, so they can become more confident and fluent in literacy. The sessions are delivered by highly qualified speech pathologists, and are designed to be fun and interactive whist targeting your childs individual needs... Interested? Take a look at the details: Goal: To develop your childs Phonological Awareness (PA) and phonic skills so they can become fluent in spelling, reading and writing Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Group size: Maximum 4 per group Cost: $55 /session Help your child succeed, call us at 0429 954 646 to make a booking!I

02.01.2022 Reading a book with your child can be a great bonding opportunity. It also serves as a chance to build their vocabulary and develop their literacy skills! Take a look at these questions that you can ask your child while reading!