Did you know that 14% of children in Year 10 only have basic reading and writing levels? It’s an alarming statistic, isn’t it? According to Speech Pathology Australia, children who have language impairments are six times more likely to experience reading and writing...
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...
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...
Anxiety becomes a problem when it prevents your child from experiencing, enjoying and participating in the things that children their age would typically be involved in. Anxiety can interfere with your child’s friendships, opportunities and learning…and if it is not...
Chaotic mornings, afternoon meltdowns and bedtime arguments…sound familiar? For children with autism, transitions from one part of the day to another can be particularly trying, and when everyone is tired, hungry or in a hurry, emotions can run high. So how can...
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the support of family and friends means a lot. If someone you care about has a child with autism, here’s 8 things you can do to help. Having a child with a disability like autism is not easy. When children are first diagnosed...
