Understanding why children might benefit from speech pathology
Three-year-old Leo wasn’t a big talker. His parents, Mike and Hannah, had joked that the poor kid couldn’t probably get
Three-year-old Leo wasn’t a big talker. His parents, Mike and Hannah, had joked that the poor kid couldn’t probably get
Leichhardt is one of Sydney’s little gems, a bustling community close to the city with great coffee thanks to its
We see you, parents juggling work, family responsibilities, and social relationships. And when you live in a regional area, there
Every child communicates in their own unique way, and all forms of communication are valid! Whether your child speaks, uses
Your child learns to communicate best through fun, meaningful interactions with you everyday. If you’re worried about your child’s language
Speech pathology helps individuals improve their communication and swallowing abilities. But what exactly is speech pathology? What can a speech
Children’s speech sound development starts from very early on. Babies learn and practice speech sounds before saying their first words
What Is Feeding Therapy? Feeding therapy is a specialised intervention provided by trained professionals such as occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language
Feeding therapy is a specialised intervention designed to support children who experience challenges with eating, drinking, or swallowing. These challenges
At Inner West Paediatrics, we understand that every child is unique — and so are their therapy needs. Whether your
At Inner West Paediatrics (IWP), we know that social interaction looks different for every child. That is why our group
It is normal for toddlers and preschoolers to have occasional bumps in their speech. After all, they are learning how
Speech and language development in toddlers is a critical milestone – and the good news is, you don’t need flashcards
Many parents are surprised to learn that snoring in children is not considered normal. While occasional snoring (like during a
Finding out your child has a tongue tie can be confusing and even a little overwhelming. As speech pathologists, we
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. These are the tools and strategies that help people communicate when speaking is
Many different languages are spoken in Australia. According to Australian Early Development Census (AECD) data, over a quarter of Australian
When most people think of a speech pathologist, they picture someone helping children pronounce words clearly or working on a
Reading a book with your child is an easy and enjoyable way to support your child’s communication development. All you
“How are you feeling?” seems like such a simple question, but for many children it can be very tricky to
Navigating the journey of occupational therapy or speech pathology for your child can be both rewarding and challenging. As your