by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Many parents hear conflicting advice about speech sounds.💬 “They’ll grow out of it.”💬 “Just wait a bit longer.”💬 “Get it checked.” It’s confusing — and you just want to make the right decision for your child. Here’s the truth: some speech errors do improve on their...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 6, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
Some children know exactly what they want to say, but the messages between the brain and the mouth get scrambled. This can make speech effortful, unclear, or inconsistent. This challenge is common in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a motor-based speech disorder....
by Jenny Edgar | Oct 30, 2025 | Speech Sounds, Speech Therapy for Children
At Perth Speech Therapy, we use evidence-based methods to help children overcome speech sound disorders. One of the most well-known and effective methods is the Van Riper Traditional Articulation Therapy approach, developed by speech pathologist Charles Van Riper....
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 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 8, 2025 | Speech Sounds
What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a rare motor speech disorder where children know what they want to say but have difficulty planning and coordinating the precise mouth movements needed for speech. The brain struggles to send...
