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When a toddler tips a cup and watches milk splash across the high chair tray, something important happens in the brain. A connection forms between action and…
Central auditory processing disorder, often shortened to CAPD, refers to difficulties with how the brain interprets sound rather than how the ears hear it.…
Idioms can make classroom language confusing for older students who interpret words literally. Expressions such as “spill the beans”, “hit the books” or “under…
A well-designed social skills group gives elementary-aged students with autism spectrum disorder a structured place to practise communication, self-advocacy,…
Toddlers often understand far more than they say. A child may know where the drink bottle is, recognise a favourite song, or point towards the playground, yet…
Parents and educators often notice that children can label pictures or repeat words on demand, yet struggle when those same words are needed in everyday…
Speech-language pathologists working with school-aged children know how persistent irregular past tense errors can be. A child might say "I runned to the park"…
Speech-language pathologists have long known that communication is more than articulation and grammar. Social emotional learning sits at the heart of how…
Australia is one of the most linguistically diverse nations on earth, with more than 300 languages spoken in homes from Parramatta to Footscray, from…
Play dough mats have become one of my favourite multi-purpose therapy tools, especially in early intervention sessions where I need to target speech sound…
On the Blog
Popular posts and resources from the Let's Talk Speech Therapy archive.
Top 10 Books that Encourage Language Development for Babies and Toddlers
A curated list of books that support early language development, with tips for SLPs and parents on how to use them during reading time.
Supervising a SLP Student Intern – Getting Started
Practical guidance for SLPs new to clinical supervision, covering preparation, expectations, and mentorship strategies for working with student interns.
How (and why) I Teach Phone Numbers in Speech Therapy
Inspired by a real incident, this post explains how to use backwards chaining and exit-ticket questions to teach personal safety information.
7 Tips for Making the Most of ASHA '16
Seven practical tips for navigating the ASHA convention — from session planning to networking — based on firsthand experience.
Pete the Cat Phoneme Segmentation Screener
A free printable phoneme segmentation screener featuring Pete the Cat, shared as a resource for SLPs working on phonological awareness. Published September 16, 2012.
Speaking & Professional Development
Information about professional development opportunities and speaking engagements for schools, clinics, and SLP groups.