School-Age
18 articles in this category
What Is Phonological Awareness? Pre-Reading Skills
Learn what phonological awareness is and why it is essential for reading. Brisbane speech pathologist explains the developmental progression.
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Teaching Concepts About Print: Parent Strategies
Strategies to teach concepts about print during shared reading. Brisbane speech pathologist shares practical tips for building print awareness.
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The Simple View of Reading in Australian Schools
How the Simple View of Reading connects to the Australian curriculum. Brisbane speech pathologist explains implications for parents and schools.
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The Simple View of Reading: How Children Learn
Understand the Simple View of Reading and how decoding and language comprehension work together. Brisbane speech pathologist explains.
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My 6-Year-Old Is Hard to Understand: Speech Delays
Why your 6-year-old may still be hard to understand. Brisbane speech pathologist explains common delayed speech sound patterns and when to seek help.
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Why Linguistic Phonics Works: Structured Literacy
Learn why linguistic phonics is the most effective approach to reading and spelling. Brisbane speech pathologist explains structured literacy principles.
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Supporting a Child with DLD at School: Strategies
Evidence-based strategies for supporting children with DLD at school and home. Brisbane speech pathologist shares practical classroom and family tips.
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): A Guide
Learn about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and how it affects children at school. Brisbane speech pathologist explains signs and support.
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How Speech Sound Errors Affect Reading and Learning
Understand the link between speech sounds and literacy. Brisbane speech pathologist explains how speech difficulties affect reading and spelling at school.
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How to Teach Tier Two Vocabulary: Key Strategies
Practical strategies for teaching Tier Two vocabulary at home and school. Brisbane speech pathologist shares evidence-based vocabulary instruction methods.
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What Are Tier Two Words? Vocabulary Explained
What are Tier Two words, and why do they matter? Brisbane speech pathologist explains academic vocabulary and why explicit teaching helps kids learn.
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Classroom Speech Therapy Strategies for Teachers
Practical speech and language strategies teachers can use in the classroom. Brisbane speech pathologist shares tips for supporting students.
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Teachers and Speech Pathologists: Why It Matters
Why the teacher-speech pathologist partnership matters for children with speech and language needs. Brisbane SLP explains school collaboration.
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Supporting a Child Who Stutters: Home and School
Evidence-based strategies for supporting a child who stutters at home and school. Brisbane speech pathologist explains Lidcombe and Camperdown programs.
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Stuttering in Primary School: What Parents Need
Understand stuttering in primary school children and how it affects learning and confidence. Brisbane speech pathologist explains types and impact.
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Supporting High-Level Language in Teenagers
Practical strategies for supporting high-level language in teenagers. Brisbane speech pathologist shares tips for inferencing and essays.
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High-Level Language Difficulties in Teenagers
Understand high-level language skills teenagers need for high school. Brisbane speech pathologist explains inferencing and figurative language.
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Using a Communication Book Every Day: Key Tips
Practical strategies for using PODD and communication books at home and school. Brisbane speech pathologist shares modelling and routine tips.
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