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Alison McDonald
2 min read
10 Tips for Communicating with People with Aphasia
Have you ever heard of the word ‘aphasia’, and wondered what it means? You’re not alone. Research shows that public awareness and...
Alison McDonald
3 min read
There Are Many Ways To Praise Our Kids!
We all know that words are powerful, and that it feels good to be encouraged. There’s a lot of research that points towards the...
Alison McDonald
3 min read
New to Online Therapy? Here’s what you need to know.
As you are no doubt well aware, the last month has seen massive changes in the way we go about our everyday lives. To prevent the spread...
Alison McDonald
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An Overlooked Toy for Language Development…
One of the most underrated toys that we have to play with our children is one that is adaptable, portable, free and most importantly a...
Alison McDonald
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Refining Social Skills
Week 1: Look at me when I’m talking! Communication is not only about what is spoken. In fact, more than half of what we communicate is...
Alison McDonald
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Getting Right What We Say!
Week 1: “You” Messages This month we’re taking some time to think about some of the things that ‘Big People’ say. The reality is, that...
Alison McDonald
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Speech Sound Development
If you’ve ever watched a child learn to speak, you’ll know that they don’t suddenly open their mouths and say “supercalifragilisticexpial...
Alison McDonald
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Planning and Preparing for Preschool
Week 1: What’s for lunch? Starting preschool can be a stressful time for our youngsters. There is a new routine to adapt to, new faces,...
Alison McDonald
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Getting Ready for School
Week 1: Constructive Play Play skills are vital for success at school. Children learn so much about others and how to interact with the...
Alison McDonald
3 min read
Getting It Right – Reflections From A Mother Who has Been Right Where You Are
Alison McDonald, Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Being a parent is a tough gig. No one can disagree. Along the journey, we are...
Alison McDonald
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Do iPads Cause Speech and Language Delays in Toddlers?
Do iPads Cause Speech and Language Delays in Toddlers? Recently I came across an interesting article in the Daily Telegraph titled...
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