Hanen program – 5 things you need to know
As a speech pathology student, or early career clinician, you’re likely to hear about the Hanen program – and chances are it won’t be your last encounter with this amazing professional development. To make sure you get off on the right foot, here’s five things every SLP should know about The Hanen Program: an invaluable […]
Speech Pathologists in Brisbane
Are you looking for a qualified, experienced speech pathologist in Brisbane to help your child improve their communication skills? Look no further! Our TalkHQ speech pathologists are passionate about helping children reach their full potential by unlocking the power of language. TalkHQ was established in 2012 and is excited to help Brisbane families needing speech […]
My child hates reading – What can I do?
Some parents report that their child hates reading. It can really upset parents because they know the importance of reading. Parents want to foster a love of reading so their child can enjoy all that reading has to offer, such as building vocabulary and knowledge about how books work! If your child hates reading stories […]
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, […]
Assessment Only Clinic
Are you worried about your child’s communication development? TalkHQ offers an Assessment Only Clinic for kids. This means that you can find out about your child’s communication profile. Getting an assessment from us will give you answers and clarity about your child’s development. You can get answers to whether their communication is typical or needs […]
Prep 4 Prep Group Therapy
Is your child a kindergartener transitioning to Prep? When starting to prep your child for Prep, there’s a lot to think about. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! TalkHQ offer Prep 4 Prep Group Therapy programs! Many parents worry about this big milestone. We know it can be tough making the jump from kindergarten […]
Prep Easy Group Therapy
What is Prep Easy Group Therapy? Our Prep Easy program is suitable for Prep students who struggle with reading and spelling. This group targets skills that are required to learn to read and spell in Prep. Our Prep Easy includes activities that help build the following skills: oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, and vocabulary. This blog […]
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 […]
