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What Are Signs Your Child May Need Speech Therapy?

Learn common signs your child may benefit from speech therapy, including speech delays, social communication challenges, literacy difficulties and feeding concerns. Discover how early support can help children build confidence and communication skills.

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Will My Child Lose NDIS Funding Under Thriving Kids?

The new NSW Thriving Kids program may change how some children access early intervention and NDIS supports. Learn what these changes could mean for families and the therapy supports that may still be available.

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Signs of Autism in Children: What Parents Should Look For

Many parents come to us because they are noticing small differences in their child’s communication, play, or behaviour and are quietly wondering if it could be autism. These feelings are completely valid. When you are concerned about your child, it is natural to want clear, kind and trustworthy guidance. At Grow and Tell, we support families through these early questions every day and our goal is always to offer clarity without overwhelming you.

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What Is Occupational Therapy? A Parent-Friendly Guide

Learn what paediatric occupational therapy is, how OT supports children with motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, self-care and school participation, and how Grow & Tell provides occupational therapy for children across Sydney.

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Speech Delay in Children: Signs, Causes, and What to Do

It’s completely natural for parents to worry when a child doesn’t seem to be reaching speech or communication milestones as expected. Do you let them follow their own timelines? Or should you seek support straight away?

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How to Help Neurodivergent Children in Your Classroom.

These are 3 basic tips, and as simple as they are, I still see them taking place each day, regularly, with negative or ineffective outcomes.

In this short but insightful video, Julie Tushuizen shares practical strategies to help neurodivergent children thrive in the classroom. From fostering an inclusive learning environment to implementing simple yet effective adjustments, these tips can make a meaningful difference in supporting diverse learning needs. Watch now to gain valuable insights and create a more supportive classroom experience for every student!

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How to Teach the L Sound

How to teach the L sound step 1.

I love teaching speech sounds and L is no different. It's a bit trickier as you need to get your tongue all the way up the top and to the front but using a mirror makes this really easy.

Children can pick this up quite easily although for some little ones it takes a little longer.

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Disability is when the world isn’t designed for everyone.

A great video highlighting some of the everyday challenges of people with additional needs.

We can all wish for a world where people with additional needs can take for granted the same things able-bodied individuals do—a world where accessibility is natural, universal, and unquestioned.

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NDIS Speech Pathology & Therapy Services | Get the Support You Need.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is revolutionising how individuals with disabilities access support services in Australia. Among its many offerings, NDIS speech pathology and therapy services play a crucial role in enhancing communication skills and improving overall quality of life for participants.

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Using the sign ‘Bubbles’ at home and Childcare/Preschool

The video "Using the Bubbles Key Sign for Children Learning to Talk" demonstrates how to use the "bubbles" key sign to support language development in young children. It highlights the importance of incorporating sign language into early communication, especially for children who are just starting to talk. The video shows how the bubbles sign can help children express themselves, improve their vocabulary, and develop their ability to understand and use language in a fun and engaging way.

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The Parenting Couch Podcast, featuring Jules Tushuizen.

Jules talks about breaking the stigma of accessing speech therapy, why it’s important to access help as soon as possible, free support for children 0-6, NDIS funding, and some of the challenges raising a child with additional needs.

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