What Parents Need to Know about Sensory Processing
You may have heard the term sensory processing, especially if your child is neurodiverse. It can sound complicated, but the idea is actually quite simple. Sensory processing is how our brains understand and respond to information from our senses. This includes what we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch, as well as our sense of […]
What Parents Need to Know about Toileting
Toileting is a complex task for many children. It involves many smaller steps before a child can become independent. These steps include: Recognising the feeling that they need to use the toilet Getting to the toilet and sitting on it Undressing Passing urine or a bowel motion Using core strength to maintain a sitting position […]
New Medicare Rebates for Speech Pathology – What families need to know.
From 1 March 2026, important updates to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) have expanded access to Medicare-rebated speech pathology services for children and young people. We’re genuinely pleased to see this change. For many families, funding can delay early support — and early intervention is critical when it comes to communication development. Here’s what you […]
Is your child struggling with food?
Feeding is an essential part of life and therefore heavily impacts a child’s growth and development. For 7% of the child population mealtimes are a very stressful situation for themselves and their families. Feeding difficulties can vary from mild to severe. Some children may have trouble chewing or swallowing certain textures, while others may refuse […]
Early literacy development- the basics
Literacy is the umbrella term for a range of skills required for a child to be functional with written language. The ability to read, comprehend and write play a vital role in learning and accessing the world around you. Difficulties in this area are most often presented to parents and caregivers once a child is […]
Help! – My Child Isn’t Talking Much!
If your child is not meeting the suggested milestones for communication, difficulties with language could be the answer! There are two main types of oral language difficulties: Receptive language difficulties mean a child may struggle to understand what others are saying. They might have trouble following directions, answering questions, or understanding stories. Expressive language difficulties. […]
Help – I can’t understand my child!
If your child is tricky to understand, this could be a sign of a speech delay or disorder. There are different types of speech sound difficulties. Articulation disorders happen when a child has trouble moving their tongue, lips and jaw to create sounds. Some children, for example, might have their tongue poke out when making a […]