What is TalkHQ’s Sounds-Write For Literacy Group?
During the school holidays, TalkHQ offers an array of group therapy programs. One of our highest sought-after groups is called Sounds-Write For Literacy Group. This blog will explain what this group is about, who it is most suitable for and why it benefits these clients. I will also address some of our FAQs that we […]
What is a Single Strategy Session?
What is a Single Strategy Session? (or SSS for short as it is a bit of a mouthful!) The single strategy session is one of our many initiatives to help kids access speech pathology sooner. We know waiting lists are frustrating for parents. We also know that early intervention is important. This is why we […]
5 Secret (or not so secret) Ways to Get Lots of Productions in Therapy
As a paediatric speech pathologist, I need to make them repeat the particular sounds many times. Finding fun ways to do this in your sessions can sometimes be tricky. We know that every child is so different and each child is going to respond differently and be motivated by different games and activities. This blog […]
Speech Pathology and the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been an amazing advancement in supporting Australians with disability. As speech pathologists, we love that it has helped increase access to speech pathology for many families. We also love the focus on early intervention. Parents now understand the importance of seeking help for their children at an earlier […]
Best PD for early career speech pathologists?
Early career speech pathologists likely want to attend as many professional development (PD) courses as you can. Once working, you find that there is not enough time or budget to complete all of the PDs you want to feel super confident across all areas of the job. This can lead people down one path or […]
Starting your first speech pathology job – how do you prepare?
Starting your first speech pathology job is a significant milestone. You have worked hard to qualify as a speech pathologist. You are ready to start impacting people’s lives by helping them communicate. A smooth transition from student to speech pathologist needs preparation. Recent speech pathology graduate, Rachael Becke, shares her top 5 tips so that […]
Phonics, phonemes and more terms
As speech pathology students, you are learning so many new terms. Sometimes the terminology can be very confusing. You feel uncertain if you are using them correctly. The terms “phonics”, “phonetics”, “phonological awareness”, “phonemic awareness”, “phonemes”, and “phonological therapy” sound similar. Do you know the difference? In this blog we will explain these terms and […]
10 things to ask BEFORE you start your student placement
Starting your student placement can be both an exciting and daunting experience. There are a lot of things to organise and prepare for before you start. It’s important to ask as many questions as possible to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 things that you […]
Understanding Speech Pathology assessments
At TalkHQ, we know that getting a clear picture of your child’s communication strengths and challenges is crucial. That’s why our speech therapy aseeessments are designed to give you the insights you need to support your child’s development. Why Are Assessments Important? Speech therapy assessments for children help us understand what kind of help your […]
Allied Health Assistants in Speech Pathology
TalkHQ and Allied Health Assistants TalkHQ Speech Pathology is excited to announce our allied health assistant speech pathology therapy sessions. This is another TalkHQ waiting list initiative. We want to help children who are waiting for speech pathology. This blog outlines what is an allied health assistant in speech pathology. Also, we address many frequently […]
