Worried about your toddler’s late talking? Speech pathologists in Sydney’s northern beaches share expert advice. We’ve all heard it a hundred times, “Don’t compare your child’s development to any other child, they are all different!” Or maybe, “Don’t...
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...
Kids and parents around Australia usually greet the long summer holiday break with enthusiasm. It’s great to get out of the routine of school… No more spelling lists, Maths Mentals and nightly readers… But experts tell us that for many children, the ‘summer reading...
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...
