Language Development Articles
🚗 The Car Ride Chat: Turning Travel Time Into Language Time
Car rides can be powerful opportunities for language learning. Discover easy games, songs, and conversation ideas from Perth Speech Therapy to boost your child’s communication on the go.
Language Learning Is Everywhere
Discover how everyday routines like laundry, cooking, and playtime can build your child’s speech and language. Practical tips from Perth Speech Therapy.
The Purpose of Key Word Sign (KWS) in Supporting Communication | Perth Speech Therapy
Key Word Sign (KWS) is a powerful way to support children with speech and language difficulties. At Perth Speech Therapy
, we combine spoken words with Auslan-based signs to improve understanding, reduce frustration, and build communication skills. KWS is especially helpful for children with autism, Down syndrome, or developmental delays. Learn how our speech pathologists can help your child use Key Word Sign to connect and thrive.
Gestalt language Development – Summary
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Gestalt Language Processing FAQs | Perth Speech Therapy
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) is a natural way some children learn to communicate. Parents often have questions about echolalia, autism, and how therapy can help. In this blog, Perth Speech Therapy answers the most common FAQs about GLP and shares how families can support their child’s communication journey.
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing in Children
What Does “Gestalt Language Processing” Mean? You may have come across the term gestalt language processing (GLP) online or from other parents and wondered what it means. Simply put, gestalt language processing describes how some children learn to communicate using...
🧠 Bilingual Brains: Do Kids Get Confused Learning Two Languages?
“Parents often worry bilingual children will be delayed or confused, but research shows the opposite. Learn why two languages build stronger brains and discover the benefits of raising a bilingual child.”
Why Kids Ask “Why?” 400 Times a Day (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
“Children may ask ‘why’ hundreds of times a day, but every question is a sign of healthy language development. Learn why kids ask so many questions, what it means for speech milestones, and how parents can respond without burning out.”
Children Can Say The Funniest Things!
“Wondering what’s normal for your child’s speech development? This FAQ answers common questions about speech milestones, funny mistakes, delays, and when to see a speech pathologist.”
5 Everyday Activities to Boost Your Child’s Language Skills
Why Everyday Language Matters Supporting your child’s language development doesn’t require expensive toys or formal lessons. The key is consistent interaction, modelling words, and making daily activities fun. Here are five proven strategies you can use today. 1....
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