The end of the rainbow
The end of the rainbow It is with immense sadness that I share some very difficult news: Rainbow Speech Pathology will be closing. The last client sessions will be held on Friday 22 August 2025. Rainbow Speech Pathology will close on Thursday 28 August 2025. This decision […]
Speech and hearing
Speech and hearing Did you know that speech sounds all have different frequencies and decibels? Decibels measure how ‘loud’ something is Frequency measures how high or low the pitch is. Frequency and Pitch: A higher frequency means a higher pitch (e.g., a whistle), while a lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch […]
MIGDAS-2 Autism assessment
The Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition (MIGDAS-2) Has someone close to you ever described your child as quirky or different? You might have observed them spinning, toe walking and focusing intently on sparkly lights for long periods. Maybe they repeating song lyrics and playing differently […]
My child is Autistic- what do I do?
So your child was recently identified as Autistic… Firstly, congratulations and welcome to the club. Accurate identification is a positive step! Lots of people go through their whole lives being Autistic and not diagnosed feeling different and not knowing why. Not having a diagnosis can lead to depression, anxiety and being labelled as […]
has your child’s hearing been checked
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 […]
Speech Pathologist Role
About you We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our team on a permanent full time/ part time basis so that we can bring therapy to more people. You will provide assessment and intervention services to an existing caseload with a focus on early intervention and have the opportunity to build on that […]
I’M PDA- DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO
I’M PDA- DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO What is PDA?PDA is an acronym which stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. But anyone with PDA will tell you this does not encompass the true experience of PDA. Persistent Drive for Autonomy is closer to it. PDA is considered to be a profile of Autism and is […]
HAS YOUR CHILD HAD THEIR TONSILS OR ADENOIDS REMOVED?
HAS YOUR CHILD HAD THEIR TONSILS OR ADENOIDS REMOVED? You might be wondering, why do we ask this and what does it have to do with Speech Pathology?First let’s take a dive into the anatomy of the upper respiratory tract èAs Speech Pathologists, we are tertiary trained professionals who work with individuals in the areas […]
CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH (CAS)
CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH (CAS) What is CAS?CAS is a type of speech sound disorder where there is difficulty planning and programming the correct movements needed to speak. CAS is a neurological motor speech disorder.Speech is the most complex motor task we do; requiring the use of over 100 different muscles and body parts. Our brain needs […]
DO DUMMIES REALLY SUCK?
DO DUMMIES REALLY SUCK? There are a lot of misconceptions about dummies (also known as pacifiers) leaving parents feeling guilty and unsure about using them. Parenting is really hard- especially a child with additional needs. Young babies cry a lot. They have no way of self-settling. A dummy can offer comfort to a baby that […]
