What is Dysphagia?
Not sure what the word ‘dysphagia’ means? You’re not alone. Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty or a disorder of swallowing. Most people take their ability to swallow food and drink for granted. You might absentmindedly sip a latte during a team meeting at work. Or maybe each week you […]
High Tech AAC
High Tech AAC High tech AAC is an electronic device that speaks out loud what the person with complex communication needs wants to say. It’s called high tech because these systems rely on mains power & re-chargeable battery packs as they generally use lighted dynamic displays & synthesised voices. They run sophisticated […]
ADHD medication
Why treat ADHD with medication This month is ADHD awareness month and there is still a lot of stigma and misunderstanding about treatments for ADHD. Research shows that an estimated one third of children with this significant and treatable condition go untreated. Yet many adults who finally seek medical treatment […]
ADHD- not just hyperactivity
ADHD- not just hyperactivity You may have heard of ADHD or ADD and have some preconceived ideas about what it looks like. Most people picture a very hyperactive little boy bouncing off the walls. Some people even think it’s not a ‘real’ condition and is just a child who needs […]
Speech intelligibility
My child’s speech is hard to understand. Should I be worried? This is a common question we are asked as speech pathologists. The answer depends on your child’s age and stage of development. Speech is one of the most complex tasks that humans do. To say a single word, […]
Hearing
Has your child’s hearing been checked? One of the questions we ask new clients is whether their child has a history of hearing issues, and when their hearing was last checked. This is because a child’s ability to hear sounds and words clearly can significantly impact their speech and language development. […]
Your Voice Matters – Voice Disorders
Your Voice Matters – Voice Disorders. P2 Like any other muscle our voice requires care. Consider a vocal warm up! Most people don’t think about our voice as being something that requires care. However, our “voice box” or larynx is made up of muscles. If you would warm up or stretch before going for a […]
Fussy Eater or Problem Feeder?
Is my Child a Fussy Eater or a Problem Feeder? We all have preferred tastes- even adults have things they just won’t eat due to taste and texture. Most toddlers start developing a strong sense of self around 18 months and start asserting independence, making choices and that includes […]
Parenting Special Needs
Parenting a Child with a Hidden Disability Parenting is such a rewarding and important job- but a really hard one. There’s sleepless nights, endless washing, cooking, cleaning and bums to wipe every day on repeat. But parenting a child with a hidden disability even trickier. Hidden disabilities are the challenges that you can’t see- a […]
Voice Awareness
Your Voice Matters – Voice Disorders Did you know that Speech Pathologists can treat voice disorders? What is voice? The sound of your voice is produced by vibration of the vocal folds, which are two bands of smooth muscle tissue that are positioned opposite each other in the larynx which you […]
