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What does a children’s speech pathologist do?

What does a children’s speech pathologist do?

by kids first | May 10, 2016 | Early Intervention, Education & Tuition, School Readiness, Special Needs, Speech Pathology

Children’s speech pathologists in Sydney’s northern beaches explain what speech pathologists do and how a speech pathologist might be able to help your child to live a happy, successful life. People often ask me what my job as a children’s paediatric speech...
What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development

What’s in a milestone? Understanding your child’s development

by kids first | Feb 13, 2016 | Early Intervention, Education & Tuition, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness, Special Needs, Speech Pathology

Paediatricians Dr Chris Elliot and Dr Con Papadopoulos are experts in children’s development and work in Sydney hospitals and at the University of NSW. In this article they explain why it’s important for you to be aware of the developmental milestones that...
Five reasons why you should read aloud to your kids – and pick their favourite book

Five reasons why you should read aloud to your kids – and pick their favourite book

by kids first | Nov 3, 2015 | Education & Tuition, School Readiness, Speech Pathology

Ryan Spencer, from the University of Canberra is Clinical Teaching Specialist and Lecturer in Literacy Education. Here, he explains why reading your child’s favourite book aloud is so important for learning and development. As parents know all too well, children...
When is the right time to teach my child to read

When is the right time to teach my child to read

by kids first | Jul 8, 2015 | Education & Tuition, School Readiness, Speech Pathology

Vickie Leung, Speech Pathologist and former director of the Multi-Lit Literacy Centre at Macquarie University, explains how and when to help your child start learning to read. As a speech pathologist and literacy specialist, many parents ask me questions about when...
Handwriting help for kids:  How to improve your child’s handwriting

Handwriting help for kids: How to improve your child’s handwriting

by kids first | Mar 17, 2015 | Education & Tuition, Occupational Therapy, School Readiness

In this age of technology, does handwriting matter? According to research, the answer is yes! Children’s Occupational Therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches explain how helping children with their handwriting benefits their learning and development. Some people...
Northern beaches Speech Therapist specialises in reading and literacy

Northern beaches Speech Therapist specialises in reading and literacy

by kids first | Feb 1, 2015 | Early Intervention, School Readiness, Speech Pathology

  Speech Pathologist and reading specialist, Vickie Leung, has joined the Kids First Children’s Services team in Sydney’s northern beaches. Vickie is a former director of the Multi-Lit Literacy Centre at Macquarie University and has years of...
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