Sydney speech pathologists helping adults and children speak for themselves. To book an appointment today, call us on (02) 8757-3838 or email hello@banterspeech.com.au.
When it comes to choosing help for reading difficulties, knowledge is power There are lots of options out there for people looking for help with reading. We want to help you to make informed choices about reading support options… Read More
Although we have only 26 letters of the alphabet, the English language has 44 speech sounds, including vowels and consonants. These sounds can be categorised a number of different ways. For example: we switch our voices on to… Read More
Some academics (and a few clinicians) spend a lot of time arguing with each other about what to call children’s language problems. Some of the main terms you may have come across are language delay, developmental language disorder,… Read More
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know where they live or how to describe where things are in space. While lots of early education products… Read More
Peer-reviewed evidence tells us that: boys are 3-5 times more likely than girls to be referred to professionals for help with reading difficulties, including dyslexia; on average, boys don’t do as well as girls on standardised reading tests;… Read More
First, don’t panic. Your child is probably going through the – perfectly normal – “silent period” many kids go through when learning a second language. The Silent Period? The “silent period” is also known as the “silent phase”… Read More
Research tells us that about one-third of the workforce use their voices as their primary tool. Teachers are particularly at risk for developing clinically significant voice disorders at some point during their careers. In this presentation, we outline… Read More
Speech pathologists aren’t handwriting experts. For the mechanics of how to form letters, we defer to our friends, the Occupational Therapists. But, these days, lots of clients are coming into our clinic with little or no idea about… Read More
My undergraduate degree is in science, so I’m keen on: supporting clients to study and succeed in STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics; and using the latest cognitive science research to help clients achieve their school and… Read More
“I like platypuses. They are the best. They are awesome. Really cool.” “Augustus Caesar was a great Emperor. He did many good things for his people. He died a hero. He’s very famous. He even has a month… Read More
Many parents of primary school-aged kids – me included – are in two minds about homework. It can go either way: At its best, homework helps kids learn, sparks curiosity, makes them feel independent, in control, and motivated,… Read More