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Language Delay in Children: How Speech Pathologists Can Help
Every child develops language at their own pace, but when progress is much slower than expected, it may signal a language delay. Early support makes a big difference—and speech pathologists play a vital role in helping children build the communication skills they need...
Understanding Early Literacy Difficulties in Children
Does your child struggle to recognise letters, match sounds to words, or avoid reading altogether? 📚If they get frustrated with homework or show low confidence in writing tasks, they may be experiencing early literacy difficulties. Literacy is more than reading and...
Speech Pathology for Left-Sided Stroke Recovery in Perth
How Speech Pathologists Help After a Left-Sided Stroke A stroke can change life instantly. When the left side of the brain is affected, communication is often one of the biggest challenges in recovery. The left hemisphere controls language in most people, which means...
📚 Why Expressive Language and Story Retelling Are Key to Your Child’s Literacy Success
The Importance of Expressive Language. Have you ever asked your child what happened at school and heard, “I don’t know”? Or read a bedtime story and noticed they struggle to tell it back to you in their own words? These moments are more than just everyday parenting...
🌟 Why Joint Attention is a Big Deal for Little Communicators! 🌟
The Importance of Joint Attention Ever noticed how a toddler lights up when you both look at the same toy or point to a bird in the sky together? That shared moment is called joint attention, and it’s one of the most important building blocks in a child’s journey to...
Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help
Title: Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help When most people think of dyslexia, reading and spelling struggles are usually the first things that come to mind. But what’s less commonly known is...
Why Food Play Matters in Speech Therapy for Fussy Eaters
The Importance of Food Play: When people think of speech therapy, they often picture children learning how to say sounds or form words. But for many children—especially fussy or selective eaters—speech therapy looks a little different… and a lot messier! At Perth...
Feeding Therapy for Fussy Eaters and Sensory-Based Challenges
Feeding Therapy for Fussy Eaters and Sensory-Based Challenges Supporting Children in Alfred Cove, Melville & Across Perth, WA Feeding Support in Perth from a Certified "FussyFeeding" Practitioner At Perth Speech Therapy, located in Alfred Cove and Melville, we...
A Left Hemisphere Stroke
🌟 Understanding a Left-Hemisphere Stroke A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. The effects depend on which area of the brain is affected — and when it impacts the left hemisphere, it can deeply affect language, movement, and cognitive...
🧠 What Is a Left-Hemisphere Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. If it affects the left hemisphere, it often impacts: Language & Communication Right-sided motor function Analytical thinking The left middle cerebral artery (MCA) is...
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