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What is PECS? (Picture Exchange Communication System)
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) was developed almost 40 years ago in 1985 by Andy Bondy and Lori Frost. In a nutshell, for children, a child takes a picture of something they want/need to express and gives that picture to an adult (or anyone) who then responds to that request. It's a way of helping a child express themselves, reduce frustration, make choices, ask for something.
How do I access a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist (OT)?
Our team of speech therapists Rhodes and Ryde provide Assessment and diagnosis of speech and language delay. We then work with parents to create meaningful goals which are targeted at our Speech Pathology Clinic Rhodes. You can access a Speech Pathologist Online and use your ECEI funding to support your child.
What Is ECEI (Early Childhood Early Intervention)?
ECEI is an acronym which stands for Early Childhood Early Intervention. It is a separate arm of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) to support children under 7 years of age who present with a developmental delay or disability. A developmental delay includes areas of development which take longer for children to develop, or appear naturally harder in areas such as difficulties walking, talking, eating or playing.
Does My Child Present With Speech and Language Delays?
One of the trickiest questions we ask ourselves is, “is my child developing at the rate of his peers, or does he present with delays?” Statistically we know that potentially 1 in every 5 parents will correctly be answering “yes” to the second part of that question.
Speech And Language Delay ~ A Natural Difficulty With Supports Available
Speech and language delay in children is natural and it is expected. If you’re reading this you are probably a parent or grandparent. You have children and you know how challenging, exhausting and rewarding raising a child can be.
Hearing Loss & Speech Pathology
Hearing Loss One of the FIRST things a Speech Pathologist or GP will recommend is a HEARING ASSESSMENT. Hearing assessments are important as they not only look at if a child can HEAR, they look at what TYPES of SOUNDS they can hear. They also determine if an ear is working PROPERLY.
How I Teach the L Sound Speech Therapy
Learn how to teach the L sound to children, including tongue placement, using a mirror and moving from the L sound by itself into syllables and words.
How Clear Should a 2, 3, 4 and 5 Year Old’s Speech Be?
This video describes at what % children should 'typically' be understood for their age. Remember these are based on an 'unknown adult' listening to your child's speech, not a sibling or parents as they often de-code speech errors so that they can understand almost everything while other adults/children can find it very hard to understand what your child is saying.
How to Fix a Lateral Lisp (Slushy S Sound) in Children
A lateral lisp can make a child’s S sound sound “slushy” or “wet”. Learn what causes a lateral lisp and how speech pathologists help children reshape their airflow and develop a clearer S sound.
How to Encourage Your Toddler to Talk: The OWL Strategy
Learn how the OWL strategy—Observe, Wait and Listen—can help encourage your toddler’s communication. Discover simple speech pathology strategies you can use during everyday interactions.
How Grow & Tell Supports Children and Families Through Speech and Occupational Therapy
Grow & Tell supports children and families through paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy in Sydney. Learn how our therapists support communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, everyday skills, school participation and independence.
How to Teach the K and G Sounds
The “k” and ” g” sounds are the most common sounds children come to speech therapy to learn. These sounds are made at the back of the mouth. The child will typically say a “t” or “d” instead. These sounds are at the front of the mouth.