by Jenny Edgar | Oct 29, 2025 | Literacy, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, we know that every child learns differently. Some learn best by listening, others by seeing, moving, or touching. Multisensory therapy combines all these learning channels — auditory, visual, tactile, and kinaesthetic — to strengthen speech,...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 27, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
What is Childhood Dyspraxia? Childhood Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts a child’s ability to plan, organise, and carry out smooth, purposeful movements. Children with dyspraxia are often...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 27, 2025 | Autism, Paediatric Feeding
Does your child only eat the same plain foods every day — like pasta, bread, or crackers — and refuse anything new? You’re not alone. Many children go through fussy eating phases, but for some (especially kids with autism or ADHD), selective eating can become a...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 25, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, we often meet families who are concerned about their child’s clumsiness, unclear speech, or difficulties with everyday tasks like tying shoelaces or writing. One possible explanation is Childhood Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 23, 2025 | Literacy
Perth Speech Therapy – Alfred Cove, WA What Is Segmenting? When children learn to read and spell, one of the most powerful skills they develop is segmenting. Segmenting means breaking words down into their smallest units of sound. It’s the reverse of blending (where...
