by Jenny Edgar | Jun 20, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Adults, Stroke
🧠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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 20, 2025 | Paediatric Feeding
Introduction Feeding a child can be one of the most joyful—and at times, most challenging—parts of parenting. For families of children with sensory needs, mealtimes can bring unique hurdles that go beyond picky eating. Sensory sensitivities can affect how a child...
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 13, 2025 | Stroke
A right-sided stroke occurs when blood flow to the right hemisphere of the brain is interrupted. Because the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, this type of stroke typically affects movement, sensation, and perception on the left side....
by Jenny Edgar | Jun 12, 2025 | Language Development
Age Range Typical Language Milestones 0–6 months – Responds to sounds with coos and gurgles – Turns head toward voices – Cries differently for different needs 6–12 months – Babbles with a variety of sounds (e.g., “ba-ba”,...
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...
