Filter
- AAC
- Aphasia
- Autism
- Behaviour
- Bilingualism
- Dementia
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Early Intervention
- Executive functioning
- Expert Insights
- Feeding
- General Awareness
- Higher Language Skills
- Inclusive Education
- Learning Difficulties
- Neurodegenerative Conditions
- School
- Selective Mutism
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Speech-Language Pathology Basics
- Voice
Quiet Does Not Mean Coping
Quiet neurodivergent children can be easily overlooked in the classroom. We often hold stereotypes about what neurodivergence looks like: we may picture a child with ADHD as restless, impulsive or disruptive, or associate autism primarily with visible differences in social communication. Yet neurodivergence does not always present in ways that immediately attract attention.
When Words Are Taking Their Time
A late talker is typically a toddler between 18 and 30 months who has a smaller vocabulary than expected for their age. At this stage, their understanding of language may be appropriate, and other areas of development, such as play and motor skills, may also be developing as expected (Lowry, 2011).
Who Does What? Understanding the Speech and Language Therapist's Role in Dyslexia
As awareness of dyslexia continues to grow, so too does the number of professionals involved in supporting children who experience literacy difficulties. Teachers, speech and language therapists (SLTs), educational psychologists and specialist educators all play an important role. However, this multidisciplinary involvement can sometimes lead to confusion about professional boundaries and responsibilities.