by Jenny Edgar | Nov 6, 2025 | Dyslexia, Literacy, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, many of our therapists are trained in Sounds-Write, an evidence-based synthetic phonics program that helps children learn to read, spell and write with confidence. Sounds-Write teaches children how spoken sounds link to written letters,...
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 30, 2025 | Literacy, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, we know that repetition isn’t just helpful — it’s essential for developing strong communication and literacy skills. Just like learning to ride a bike or play an instrument, mastering speech and language takes time, consistency, and repeated...
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 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...
by Jenny Edgar | Sep 11, 2025 | Dyslexia, Literacy
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...
by Jenny Edgar | Jul 22, 2025 | Language Development, Literacy
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...
