Is your little one struggling with communication? Try these expert-approved strategies to improve early language skills, strengthen your bond and improve communication between you and your child.
Speech and Language Therapy
Language development at 4, 5 and 6 years
Developmental milestones are often spoken about but what if we viewed them as a continuum? Each child can gradually learn different skills as they grow, and be faster or slower in some areas. On our language rock climbing wall, a child can have his hands on some...
The benefits of using gesture and signs to help your child to talk
Gestures and signs are a great way to support language development. Whether you're curious about incorporating gestures or seeking valuable tips to kickstart this journey, our dedicated team of speech and language therapists is here to support.
Benefits of I Spy
"I Spy" offers numerous benefits within its captivating world! This is one of our therapists' favourites! Engaging in this 'I Spy' game can expand your child's word knowledge, sharpen their attention, and enhance their visual perception. It can also develop their...
Sentence Building
The little words in sentences hold lots of meaning. Little words such as the, is, to, for, and that help us to make longer sentences that are easier for others to understand. To help children use little words in sentences, you can: Repeat children’s sentences and add...
What does pointing mean?
Pointing is the beginning of a child’s understanding that what he is thinking is independent of another person’s thoughts. In other words, a child starts to recognize that the thoughts in his mind are only in his mind, and he needs to ‘do something’ in order to share...
Receptive and expressive language skills
Receptive and expressive language skills play a significant role in a child's development. Developing both skills are vital to support the child to participate fully and independently in their daily activities.
Difference between speech and language
Speech and language are two distinct but closely related concepts. Sometimes we may struggle with speech, language, or both. It is important to understand the difference between speech and language in order to address any issues that may arise. If your child is...
Advantages of a bilingual brain
Exposure to two languages has many benefits as it requires attention and flexibility in switching between languages, especially in young children whose brains are in its most flexible stage. For more information, please contact our SLT team. References:...
Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening
Have you thought of growing herbs in your kitchen, indoor plants, or balcony? Gardening is a healthy and fun activity for children. Here are some therapeutic benefits of gardening:
What are gestalt language processors?
Have you ever heard a child repeat a sentence or two from a cartoon they’d watched? Or perhaps say a phrase the exact same way each time? Our Speech Language Therapist Mindy explains that gestalt language processors are children who typically use scripts and learnt...
10 tips for a healthy voice
Do you feel your voice straining after speaking for some time? To take care of your voice, we have 10 tips for a healthy voice. Voice hygiene is important for everyone, our voices being one if our main used methods of communication everyday. Tip 1. Learn how to use...
Who & what can speech-language pathologists help with?
Speech and language pathologists are communication professionals who can help anyone across the life span with all of these communication and swallowing difficulties: Graphic created by @speakingofsamantics
What is speech therapy?
Do you know how Speech and Language Therapy can help in school? Check out this graphic for a brief explanation!
Can stuttering be cured?
A question our Speech Language Therapists are often asked is: Can my child’s stuttering be cured? The short answer is no. Many children do experience natural recovery but this is dependent on a number of factors like being under the age of 5-6. Early intervention...