👉 Fortnightly Speech Therapy: Why Progress Is Slower

by Jenny Edgar | Dec 22, 2025 | Speech Therapy for Adults, Speech Therapy for Children

Fortnightly speech therapy is a common choice for families managing busy schedules, school demands, and NDIS funding limits. While it can feel more manageable, therapy frequency plays a major role in how quickly children make progress. This doesn’t mean fortnightly...

Christmas Toys That Boost Language | Perth Speech Therapy

by Jenny Edgar | Dec 17, 2025 | Language Development, Speech Therapy for Children

Choosing Christmas Toys That Boost Language Choosing Christmas toys that boost language can feel overwhelming for parents. As speech pathologists, we often get asked which toys actually support speech and language development—especially during the busy Christmas...

Literacy in Everyday Life | Real-World Examples for Children – Perth Speech Therapy

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...

Teaching Kids New Words at Home | Perth Speech Therapy

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,...

Why Frequent Attendance in Speech Therapy Matters for Children

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...

What Speech Therapy for Autistic Children Really Looks Like.

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...