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Literacy in Everyday Life | Real-World Examples for Children – Perth Speech Therapy
Literacy is used in everyday life far beyond books and classrooms — from reading signs and texting friends to learning at school and following daily routines. Strong early literacy skills support confidence, communication, problem-solving, and long-term academic success. Learn how literacy impacts daily life and how Perth Speech Therapy supports children to build these essential skills.
Teaching Kids New Words at Home | Perth Speech Therapy
Simple, practical strategies to help children learn new words at home using everyday play and conversation. Created by Perth speech pathologists.
Why Frequent Attendance in Speech Therapy Matters for Children
“Why Frequent Attendance in Speech Therapy Matters”
What Speech Therapy for Autistic Children Really Looks Like.
Speech therapy for autistic children focuses on meaningful communication — not just speech. Learn what actually happens in therapy, how AAC supports language, and why early intervention matters.
The Power of Storytelling: How It Builds Children’s Language & Confidence
Storytelling helps children build language, confidence, literacy, and social skills. Learn why it matters and how to support it at home.
Echolalia in Autistic Children: What It Means and How to Support Communication | Perth Speech Therapy
Echolalia – repeating words or scripts – is a real way many autistic children communicate and learn language. Discover what echolalia means, how speech pathologists support it, and practical ways families can respond at home.
Build Vocabulary With Books: Simple Strategies Using Stories You Already Own | Perth Speech Therapy
Discover easy ways to build your child’s vocabulary using books already at home. Simple, playful strategies from Perth Speech Therapy to boost language during everyday reading.
Neurodiversity Affirming Language: What It Means for Families | Perth Speech Therapy
A clear, family-friendly guide to neurodiversity-affirming language and how it shapes respectful, strengths-based speech therapy for neurodivergent children.
Home Speech Therapy Practice: The 20-Minute Guide for Busy Families | Perth Speech Therapy
A simple 20-minute home practice routine for busy families. Learn how to weave speech therapy goals into play, routines, and everyday moments.
Do Speech Sounds Fix Themselves? | Perth Speech Therapy Guide for Parents
Not sure if your child will “grow out of” their speech errors? Learn when speech sounds fix themselves, when to seek help, and what parents in Perth need to know.
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