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Why TV is good for your child

Why TV is good for your child

by | Dec 5, 2012 | Info for Parents, Language

School holidays are looming and with it the dilemma on how to entertain your child. Thoughts of children slouching around in front of the TV all day whilst parents are still at work dredges up mixed feelings of relief and trepidation:   At least they’ll be...
Between The Lines – App Review

Between The Lines – App Review

by | Nov 18, 2012 | Apps, Auditory, Language

Social –Pragmatic skills are difficult to teach and yet more and more children are experiencing difficulty learning and generalizing these skills.   Between the Lines by Hamaguchi Apps is designed for primary(elementary)  school students through young adults, who...
Syntax City – App Review

Syntax City – App Review

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Apps, Language, Speech

Developer:         Smarty Ears Apps Price:                    $14.99       Syntax City targets a variety of grammatical elements in fun and engaging ways. It is suitable for children who have some knowledge of reading but with guidance and mediation it...
How do language difficulties affect learning?

How do language difficulties affect learning?

by | Aug 13, 2012 | Language

Language is the primary medium of learning. Everything we are expected to learn is either heard or read. Our skills are demonstrated through words or written language. Language-based learning disabilities are problems with age-appropriate reading, spelling, and/or...
Teach your child to read

Teach your child to read

by | May 23, 2012 | Info for Parents, Language, Reading

Children are miraculous! They are born with an innate knowledge of language. BUT children are not born with an innate knowledge of reading. They need to be taught that text is read from left to right and that words are separate from images. Although learning to talk...