Writing Archives - Speech and Language Therapist

How do I get my child to read? Five easy ways

by Nikki | Dec 15, 2019 | Info for Parents, Reading, Writing

One of the things I am asked most often, is ‘how do I get my child to read?’ Threats, coercion, and bribery, may work in the short term, but this does not work in the long term. When children have difficulty decoding, it becomes even more difficult,...

Encouraging Writing with Plotagon: Episode 2

by Nikki | Jul 22, 2019 | Apps, Language, Spelling, Uncategorized, Writing

Children with language difficulties are often reluctant writers. Reading and spelling are difficult, and these kids often avoid or minimize their writing by taking the path of least resistance. I have seen kids use many tactics and guises to avoid writing. Although I...