6 Therapy Games That Support Joint Attention
I think you’ll agree that establishing joint attention is vital for developing children’s social communication and cognitive skills. In neurotypical children, joint attention skills start to develop soon after birth. At 18 months of age, toddlers are usually competent at gaining and maintaining joint attention from adults and peers. Without joint attention skills, it could […]
How do I do therapy for reading and spelling difficulties?
Speech pathologists and speech pathology students may be asked to provide therapy for reading and spelling difficulties. It can be tricky to know where to start, but fortunately, there are some steps that you can follow in order to get started. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key things that you […]
My client has so many goals – where do I start?
Speech pathologists are generally caring, empathetic people; we just want to help with everything! One of the biggest conundrums we face is when our clients have so many goals we need to decide where to start therapy! Early in my career, I tried to include too many goals in my therapy sessions. As a result, […]
What assessments do I use if I suspect CAS?
As a paediatric speech pathologist, I help children with speech sound disorders. Occasionally, I may suspect a client has Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). At TalkHQ, we have a three-part, in-depth assessment process so we can use clinical reasoning to drive our treatment management. I wanted to ensure I was delivering evidence-based practice when assessing […]
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 […]
Emotional Regulation in Children
I was shocked to see Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars last night. Whether Chris Rock “deserved” it or not, one thing is certain. We expect more emotional regulation from our children. According to his Instagram, Will Smith is a big fan of practising mindfulness. But it seems this wasn’t enough to help […]
Speech Pathology Business – TalkHQ in PakMag
PakMag found out more about TalkHQ Speech Pathology. Here is the interview with speech pathology business owners, Julie Sexton and Jenna Mottin. Tell us about your speech pathology business TalkHQ Speech Pathology is a private speech pathology practice that services clients across Queensland. With 8 clinics, we are sure to have a speech pathologist near […]
Transition to Highschool
The transition from primary to secondary school is in the limelight with the change that Queensland schools will undergo in 2015 with both Year 6 and 7 students commencing high school. A large percentage of students move into their new schools and thrive on the challenges that secondary school offers, such as a range of […]