Info for Parents Archives - Page 2 of 14 - Speech and Language Therapist

The art of conversation

by Nikki | Sep 25, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language

Conversation relates to how we interact socially with others. Conversation is “the exchange of news and ideas between two or more people.” A speech-language therapist may refer to conversational skills as pragmatics. This is the way people use language...

Play without Toys

by Nikki | Jul 28, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language

There are so many toys that get pumped by the media as being ‘necessary’ because of their educational value. In an effort to do what is best for their child, many parents run off to buy the new toy only to find that their child enjoys playing with the box...

Auditory Processing Disorder

by Nikki | Apr 15, 2018 | Auditory, Info for Parents, Language, Tips for teachers

Recently, I have noticed an increase in the number of children ‘diagnosed’ with auditory processing disorder. Some of these children are being referred to me for further assessment. I am grateful when these children are referred to me because I can do a...

Building Vocabulary: Road works & building sites

by Nikki | Feb 26, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading

Vocabulary is the building block of language and a rich vocabulary is a good predictor of academic success. There are gems of opportunities to build vocabulary simply by driving from one place to another. In Johannesburg, traffic congestion is often caused by...

6 tips to accommodate students with learning difficulties

by Nikki | May 24, 2017 | Info for Parents, Tips for teachers

I am so excited to have my first guest-post from Beverley Sher Beverley is a Speech Pathologist in Melbourne, Australia. Riding on trains gave her some valuable insights to accommodate students with learning difficulties. On her recent visit to the USA,...

Is screen time causing speech delays?

by Nikki | May 6, 2017 | Info for Parents, Language, Speech

Social media has been a-buzz after a research study claimed that screen time causes speech delays. The author of the study, explains that definitive research and longitudinal studies are still needed. But, the initial claim is causing panic amongst parents. ...