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 […]
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 […]
Assessment in Speech Pathology
Speech pathology assessments are important in order to get an accurate picture of your child’s communication strengths and difficulties. Without an assessment, it is difficult to know what kind of help your child needs. Children are assessed for different reasons. They vary depending upon the child’s age, the service and the family’s circumstances. According to […]
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 […]
Struggling readers and sight words
Struggling readers often struggle to learn and recall sight words. But what are sight words? The true meaning of “sight words” is that the child can recognise and read the word as soon as they see it. When children start school they are often given lists of sight words to learn each week. This can […]
What funding can I get to help pay for speech pathology?
We understand that speech pathology is an investment of parents’ time and money. Did you know there are some great avenues of funding to help families pay for speech pathology? Your child may be eligible to receive funding through a number of sources, some of which are listed below. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding […]
What is AAC?
Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) AAC helps to give everyone a voice. Using AAC with your child can increase their vocabulary, ease their frustrations with communication and give your child a voice. Augmented and alternative communication can be high-tech or low-tech, aided or unaided. How can augmented communication help your child? We all use […]
How much does speech pathology cost?
Many parents want to know how much does speech pathology cost? Private speech pathology is an investment in time and money. Be fully informed of all the costs before committing to therapy. What is covered in the consultation fee Speech pathology is a science. Firstly, speech pathologists spend time researching different therapy approaches for each child […]
How do most kids learn to read?
Learning to read can be daunting for most kids. Most parents want to help their kids learn to read because it impacts every aspect of school life. It helps to know how most kids learn to read as a starting point. Kindergarten and Prep include 4 key skills that help kids learn to read. These […]
