Seeking support for your child can be daunting. We recognise that for many families, coming to speech therapy is as significant for the parents as it is for the child. One mother shares her story: In the early stages of my son’s speech pathology sessions, I had doubts. Not because of the service or care […]
In 2020, in the midst of settling into the pandemic, we weren’t able to see clients or visit schools face to face, for the foreseeable future. This led me to be in a position of wanting to provide helpful and meaningful resources, and also having some available time to put my mind to this. I […]
Finding helpful tools to support children’s learning can often feel overwhelming for educators and parents. Thankfully, the “Icing on the Cake” Book Companions are available and are easy to use. Developed by experienced Speech Pathologist Sheila Steele, these evidence-based resources are designed to boost language and communication skills. Icing on the Cake resourcesare specifically tailored […]
Snuggling up with a picture book does more than create cozy moments—it lays the foundation for your child’s learning and emotional growth.
Saying “I don’t know” has gotten a bad rap, often mistaken for weakness, when really, it’s a powerful starting point for learning and growth. In speech therapy, we celebrate those words—sometimes with a high-five, sometimes with a lolly—because they show courage, honesty, and the readiness to find out more.
There’s a running joke in the speechie world that we “teach kids to talk back”—and it’s true, in the best way! Self-advocacy is a significant part of a confident communicator.
Blank’s Levels of Questions help children build language by moving from simple naming to deeper thinking and reasoning.
Unlock the power of personalised learning with the Orton Gillingham Approach—helping every learner master literacy, no matter their challenge.
Developmental Language Disorder—affects 1 in 14 people and can profoundly impact learning, wellbeing, and life outcomes.
Speech Pathology Tasmania acknowledges the traditional owners of country and their continuing connection to land, sea and community throughout lutruwita (Tasmania) and Australia. We give our respect to the muwinina people upon whose land our offices stand.
