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...

Echolalia in Autistic Children: What It Means and How to Support Communication | Perth Speech Therapy

by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children

Echolalia in Autistic Children: Understanding a Different Way of Communicating If your child often repeats phrases they’ve heard from others – maybe a line from a TV show, something you just said, or a favourite YouTube quote – you might wonder why. This repetition is...

Neurodiversity Affirming Language: What It Means for Families | Perth Speech Therapy

by Jenny Edgar | Nov 17, 2025 | Autism, Speech Therapy for Children

Neurodiversity-Affirming Language: What It Really Means for Families You may have heard the term “neurodiversity-affirming” used by speech pathologists, psychologists, teachers, and support workers — but what does it actually mean? And what does it look like in your...

Do Speech Sounds Fix Themselves? | Perth Speech Therapy Guide for Parents

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...