by admin | Oct 31, 2018 | AAC, Apps, Language
There is nothing children love more than hiding behind a curtain or under the table (often in plain view) in order to jump out a give you a fright. BOO! Children who are able to hide in, on, behind or under something get to experience these words not only...
by Nikki | Oct 8, 2018 | Info for Parents, Language
My previous post which you can find here, outlined the different elements that are needed to have a conversation. A breakdown in any one of these skills can impact on having a conversation. Spontaneous conversation is difficult to teach, because by its very nature, it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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