When a child is diagnosed with autism, speech therapy is often one of the first treatments recommended by doctors. Speech Pathologist Hannah Pemberton explains how speech therapy can help a child with autism. Speech therapy can play a key role in treating autism...
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...
As a parent, teacher or caregiver, it can be worrying if you notice that your child is not meeting certain language milestones. Sometimes, children who cannot express their wants and needs clearly resort to behaviours like biting, screaming, or hitting just to...
It’s very normal to be a little unsure of what to expect when taking your child to speech therapy for the first time. Kids First’s experienced speech pathologists have helped thousands of children develop strong communication skills and confidence in their...
