The Power of Silence
Silence in speech therapy might seem ironic. How can you work on speech and language whilst NOT speaking? While modelling language and expanding on a child’s utterances are both [...]
The Language of LEGO
LEGO® has been a crowd favorite toy for decades. It is a fantastic activity for children, teens and even adults! It sparks creativity, imagination and keeps our minds busy [...]
Speech Pathology Assessment: What, Why and How?
Last month we unpacked the initial consultation process for new speech therapy clients. This month we talk about all things assessment! It is essential that everyone has [...]
Psychological Assessments: What, Why and How?
If you’ve seen a Psychologist, then you’ve probably completed at least one assessment. There’s a wide variety of reasons why assessments are completed and the way in which they [...]
Establishing a good routine!
Routines are part of everyday life, whether we know it or not. We wake up, have breakfast, some of us have coffee or do exercise, we get dressed, go [...]
Literacy In the First Year of School
Before even beginning kindergarten, children have already had exposure to many different literacy experiences. These includes things such as tracing their name at preschool, having a book read to [...]
An Insight into Speech Pathology at Beam Health
My name is Lily and I'm a Speech Pathologist at the beautiful Central Coast clinic of Beam Health. I wanted to share with you a little bit about my [...]
Managing sensory overload during the Christmas period
Christmas carols, decorating the Christmas tree, various colourful Christmas light decorations, a visit and photo with Santa, eating plenty of delicious food, presents and quality time with loved ones. [...]
Gratitude and Mental Health
With World Gratitude Day occurring recently in September and it currently being Mental Health Month, we thought it would be worthwhile exploring and explaining the link between gratitude and [...]
