When you suspect that your child might need some help with their speech, you might not be sure exactly what the problem is. You might not know who to ask for help, either. Kids First’s paediatric speech therapists offer answers and information for worried...
Having dyslexia doesn’t mean that a child is not clever. It means they have trouble with reading and other skills that involve language. Dyslexia is a learning difference that makes reading difficult. It often runs in families and affects up to 10 percent of...
Experienced speech pathologist Brenna Donovan explains why it is so important for children to have fun when they go to speech therapy. As a children’s speech pathologist in Sydney’s Northern beaches, it is my job to figure out how a child best learns a new...
Wondering if your child, or a child you care about, might be showing early signs of autism? In this brief article, the Kids First team shares some of the early developmental clues to watch for. Social Communication Challenges Children with autism often encounter...
Does your child find it hard to stay calm? These practical ideas from the Occupational Therapists at Kids First Children’s Services in Sydney’s northern beaches offer easy suggestions for home, preschool and school. There are many strategies that parents...
