If your child needs speech therapy, there is now an additional way to access Medicare rebates. Medicare has expanded one of its existing funding pathways so that more children and young people can now receive rebates for speech therapy. If your child has stuttering, a...
If your toddler chats to Grandma in Mandarin and sings in English at daycare – and mixes the two – you’re not alone. At Kids First Children’s Services, we proudly support multilingual families across the Northern Beaches. At a glance Who we help: Toddlers,...
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “Should my 3-year-old be talking more?” you’re not alone. Between ages three and four, children’s communication skills grow rapidly, and it can be hard to know what’s typical for this stage. This checklist, developed by the...
If your child is struggling to learn to read, write, or spell, it can be worrying – especially when you’ve tried your best to support them and still see them falling behind. You might have noticed that reading homework ends in tears, or that spelling words get...
Every child’s journey to communication is unique, with milestones that reflect their individual growth and development. Speech pathologists often play a vital role in supporting this process, helping children learn the skills they need to express themselves and...
As a parent, it’s natural to wonder if your child is simply going through a phase or if their behaviour, social skills, or ability to express themselves with words might need a little extra support. A common question many families ask is, “How long should I wait to...
