SPEECHIFY in Harris Park | Speech therapist

SPEECHIFY

Locality: Harris Park

Phone: +61 402 829 290

Address: 23 Albion St 2150 Harris Park, NSW, Australia

Website: https://speechify.net.au

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25.01.2022 'I am Australian' in Auslan!

21.01.2022 An important message from our Chief Happiness Officer. Please click the link below and share with anyone who may be interested. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50554434

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17.01.2022 Can you relate?!

14.01.2022 We really LEGO!! Our LEGO-based therapy facilitator kit has arrived! We can't wait to use this social communication based therapy in our groups to help our kids learn to play together while developing a range of specific skills.

13.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers, brothers and friends. And a shout out to all the single mums that act as both dad and mum. Hope you all have a great day!

12.01.2022 We Are Moving!!

10.01.2022 It’s R U OK day today and I love, love, love this page of related key word signs by Key Word Sign Australia and Scope! It’s a strange and scary time around the world right now and it’s even more important than ever to check in with each other...

10.01.2022 FREE Fantasy Phonics game created by reading specialists! Are you a teacher, running out of good ideas to send home for your pupils to work on reading and spell...ing? Are you a parent struggling to engage the kids in reading and spelling activities? Are you a young person who loves fantasy video and board games? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this is for you Fantasy Phonics A Reading and Spelling Game Game Design by Ann Sullivan Phonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs Illustrations and Graphic Design by Drew Wilson Phonic Books Fantasy Phonics is a paper-based game inspired by role-playing video and board games. You will find all the elements of gaming that players love player characters, challenges, maps, levels, health stats, trades, cooking meals, restoring health and boss fights! The game can be: played by the Games Master plus one or more players, played at any stage in a phonics programme (players read and spell words and sentences appropriate to the level at which they are working), adapted so play can be as simple or as complex as the players wish, and gives the opportunity for further advanced game play. Available as a free download from the Phonics for SEN TES Page or from the Phonic Books website. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/PhonicsforSEN https://www.phonicbooks.co.uk//free-/fantasy-phonics-game/ A happy collaboration between Phonics for SEN & Phonic Books

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06.01.2022 Robbie is learning to follow L.A.M.P. commands today

02.01.2022 Too often, I see children reprimanded when they're not able to control their behaviours and emotions. They’re expected to remain calm and happy, not get upset, ...not display anger, and quickly calm themselves down if they do get angry or upset. If they can’t do this, they may be referred to me for "self-regulation difficulties". Here's the thing. Self-regulation is a developmental process. Just as we wouldn’t expect a child to run before they can walk, we cannot expect children to self-regulate until they’ve experienced co-regulation time and time again. And unless a child has had it modelled enough, and their brain has developed enough, they will not achieve regulation on their own. Have a think - when was the last time you heard a 3 year old say I’m so angry my sister hit me! I need to calm down. I’m just going to take myself to the kitchen for a drink of water and do some deep breaths. Co-regulation begins from birth. When babies are unsettled and we cuddle them, rock them, feed them - we are helping them to regulate. When toddlers are angry that they can't have the toy they want, and we empathise with them, sit with them, get them a drink - we are helping them to regulate. When preschoolers are upset because they're not ready to leave their playdate, and we listen and help them take deep breaths - we are helping them to regulate. Self-regulation only BEGINS to emerge around 4-5 years. And whilst some 4-5 year olds may be able to regulate themselves, others may not be able to. Both are within the typical range of development. True self-regulation is not fully established until our mid-twenties. Even then, we often turn to others to help us feel better when we are feeling low. And we are often quite happy to help other adults feel better when they're feeling low, however when children need our help, we may be reluctant to give it, perhaps in fear that we will stunt their emotional resilience (amongst many other understandable but unfounded fears). When we ask a child to regulate themselves before they're ready, we risk shaming them, affecting their self-esteem, and affecting their relationship with us. Co-regulation needs to come first. You may not be able to help your child regulate 100% of the time, and that’s okay. Just know that they may not be ready to do it themselves.

02.01.2022 We are looking for a fabulous speechie to join our team! Please share with anyone who may be interested. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50884885

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01.01.2022 Bye Bye Parramatta What a wonderful couple of years of building new relationships, kicking therapy goals and having lots of fun. On to our new home in Harris Park See you all there!