by Jenny Edgar | Jun 12, 2025 | Literacy
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to watch your child struggle with learning to read or spell. You may notice them losing confidence, avoiding homework, or falling behind in class—and you’re not sure how to help. At Perth Speech Therapy, we understand how deeply...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 12, 2025 | Language Development
This is one of the most common concerns we hear from parents: “My child isn’t talking like other kids their age. Should I be worried?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this, please know you’re not alone. Many parents quietly notice delays in their child’s speech and...
by Jenny Edgar | May 1, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
For many children with sensory sensitivities, eating can be a challenging experience. These difficulties may arise at any stage of the mealtime process—from food preparation to the actual act of eating. Sensory-sensitive children often struggle to recognize hunger...
by Jenny Edgar | Apr 15, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Children go through several developmental stages while learning to chew. These stages include: sucking and munching, chewing with a purpose and lateral and circular jaw movements. Around 3 years of age children begin to develop a rotational chewing movement. Some...
by Jenny Edgar | Mar 26, 2025 | Language Development
Oral language is the cornerstone of all literacy skills. It’s the foundation upon which reading and writing are built. When children experience a rich environment of talking and listening—whether with adults or other children—they develop a vast “bank” of...
