April 2024 Newsletter

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Welcome to our April Newsletter! It has been another busy month at Eastside Speech Solutions. This month, we ran our Language and Social skills holiday groups, which were lots of fun! We hope you all had a great break over the school holidays and are feeling rested for term 2. In this months newsletter, learn about the differences between intentional … Read More

Understanding Intentional and Unintentional Communication in Children with Disabilities

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communication in children with disabilities

Effective communication goes beyond words; it encompasses a spectrum of expressions, gestures, and interactions. For children with disabilities, navigating the complexities of communication can pose unique challenges. In this blog post, we delve into the concepts of intentional and unintentional communication, exploring their significance in the development of children with disabilities and offering insights for parents and caregivers. Defining Intentional … Read More

Enhancing Speech Therapy through Culinary Adventures: A Recipe for Success

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Culinary Adventures

Cooking provides a dynamic platform for speech therapists to target various speech and language goals while immersing clients in a hands-on, interactive learning experience. Here’s how cooking can be utilized to address specific areas of development: Vocabulary Expansion: From naming ingredients to describing cooking processes, the kitchen is ripe with opportunities for expanding vocabulary. Clients can learn the names of … Read More

March 2024 Newsletter

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Welcome to our March Newsletter! It has been a busy month at Eastside Speech Solutions in the lead-up to Easter and the April school holidays. This month, we have seen the introduction of our ‘Client of the month’ segment on our social media, our clinicians visited local preschools, and we held our annual Easter egg guessing competition. A big congratulations … Read More

Is Screen time a problem for kids?

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screen time for children

In today’s world, screens are everywhere – phones, tablets, computers, and TVs are all over our lives. They bring lots of good things, but there’s a worry, especially for kids. A recent study by the Telethon Kids Institute looked into this worry: too much screen time might affect how well toddlers learn to talk. The study found something worrying: kids … Read More

New Therapy Resource: The Bears

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At Eastside Speech Solutions, we’re excited to unveil our latest therapy resource: “The Bears.” These cards feature 48 endearing bear characters, each portraying a spectrum of emotions through nuanced facial expressions and body language. We have been using “The Bears” to help our clients develop emotional literacy. By engaging with these cards, our clients not only understand and learn to … Read More

February 2024 Newsletter

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As we reach the end of February, the year seems to be rolling ahead swiftly. It’s hard to believe how quickly 2024 is passing by! We’re already halfway through the first term of school, and our clinic is operating at full throttle. We hope you’re feeling back in the swing of things as we dive into the new year. A … Read More

The Power of Phonics: A Key Approach to Achieving Reading Proficiency

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power of phonics

In a world where literacy is the cornerstone of education and success, the ability to read proficiently is crucial. Recently, the Grattan Institute in Australia set an ambitious target: aiming for 90 percent of children to be reading proficiently in the long term. Achieving this goal requires a multifaceted approach, with one crucial element being the utilization of phonics as … Read More

Summer 2024 Newsletter

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Happy New Year from the team at Eastside Speech Solutions! We hope you have had a wonderful break over the summer. In this months newsletter, we share some tips for helping your child transition to school. It can be a big step for children and parents alike. Read on for some practical tips to manage this transition. Continue reading to … Read More

November 2023 Newsletter

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We can’t believe it’s already November! Wow, the year has flown by! In this month’s newsletter, we discuss AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). There is lot of information out there, but it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Continue reading to learn the facts and myths of AAC, find out our toy of the month, Zingo! and meet … Read More