by Jenny Edgar | Dec 16, 2025 | Autism, Language Development
What Is Gestalt Language Processing? Gestalt Language Processing is a natural and recognised way some children learn and use language. At Perth Speech Therapy, we support children who communicate in unique and meaningful ways, including those who use Gestalt Language...
by Jenny Edgar | Dec 4, 2025 | Literacy, Speech Therapy for Children
Literacy in everyday life plays a vital role in how children learn, communicate, and understand the world around them. From reading street signs and school instructions to sending messages and following daily routines, literacy supports independence, confidence, and...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children
Teaching Kids New Words at Home – Simple, Effective Strategies At Perth Speech Therapy, we often remind families that the most powerful language learning happens in everyday moments. One of the simplest and most effective ways to teach new words is to Say it, Show it,...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
Frequent attendance in speech therapy leads to faster skill development, stronger memory of communication strategies, reduced anxiety, and better long-term outcomes for children. Weekly or consistent sessions allow skills to build, consolidate, and transfer into...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 22, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children
🧩 Understanding Autism and Communication Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 44 children worldwide. Although the male-to-female ratio is often described as 4:1, prevalence continues to rise across all communities (Osman et al., 2023). Because ASD...
