WHAT IS DLD?
WHAT IS DLD? Developmental language disorder*, or DLD, is a difficulty understanding and using spoken language. DLD is a lifelong condition that emerges in childhood.DLD is more common than you might think! Studies show that 1 in 14 children may have DLD – this equates to almost 2 children in every classroom. What does DLD […]
UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF CVI
UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF CVI Cortical vision impairment or CVI is an umbrella term for vision impairments that are caused by a disorder in the visual areas of the brain. Recent research has found it’s not just the visual cortex or occipital lobe responsible for vision but the white matter and ventricles of several other […]
WHAT IS INCONSISTENT PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER?
WHAT IS INCONSISTENT PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER? Why don’t people understand my child?As a parent, it’s very easy to ‘speak your child’s language’. We know that when they say, ‘babu’ they could be talking about bubbles, or something that is purple, or even a baboon. We spend lots of time with our children, so we understand their speech quirks. However, other people […]
A SENSORY-INFORMED APPROACH TO INTERVENTION
A SENSORY-INFORMED APPROACH TO INTERVENTION Sensory refers to how our bodies receive information from the world around us, and pass this onto the brain for processing. This helps us to interact and learn about our environment. There are 8 senses that form the basis of our sensory system.Visual Sense: the ability to understand and interpret […]
I THINK MY CHILD MIGHT BE AUTISTIC
I THINK MY CHILD MIGHT BE AUTISTIC Autism is a diagnostic label for a cluster of symptoms that make up a certain neurotype or brain profile. This brain profile is different to that of a typically developing or neurotypical child. The differences are usually seen in early childhood and become more obvious as the child […]
WHAT IS PODD?
WHAT IS PODD? What is PODD?PODD is a type of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system. It is a way of organising word and symbol vocabulary for communication and is available either in book form or on a speech generating device. PODD stands for: Pragmatic – it considers the reason for which we are communicating, […]
ADHD-THE SUPER POWERED BRAIN
ADHD-THE SUPER POWERED BRAIN 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 less sugar and more discipline. […]
TYPES OF PODD – PODD BOOK VS DEVICE
TYPES OF PODD – PODD BOOK VS DEVICE PODD can be accessed in the form of a communication book or through a device, often called a speech generating device. There is a wide range of PODD book layouts available, and a number of different devices and applications that PODD can be accessed through. Finding the […]
WHAT IS GESTALT LANGUAGE AQUISITION?
WHAT IS GESTALT LANGUAGE AQUISITION? The word ‘gestalt’ is German in origin and refers to processing information in chunks. In language, this may be a whole phrase such as ‘all aboard’ and ‘let’s go on an adventure!’. This is a form of echolalia. Echolalia refers to the repetition of utterances said by others. It can be immediate (i.e., repeating a question straight back to you) or delayed (i.e., […]
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? You might have heard the terms ‘speech’ and ‘language’ used a lot when talking about communication. But what actually is speech? What is language? Are they different?…Yes! SpeechWhen we talk about speech, we are talking about the actual sounds we make when we talk. We use our ‘articulators’ (mouth, […]
