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.
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
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
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
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
As a speech pathologist, I’m probably a bit biased. But watching a typical child’s language and speech sound systems blossom is – truly – a wonder to behold. When magic happens: first words Language and speech sounds are… Read More
For young adults doing the HSC, 2018 might seem daunting. So much information to absorb, with so little time! And spare a thought for students with language disorders, reading problems and other learning difficulties. Many overwhelmed students don’t know… Read More
Welcome to 2018, dear readers! Over the last years, we’ve published hundreds of free articles, and ebooks summarising some of the latest research about speech, language, reading, stuttering, accent management and voice. You can access them all, anytime, on our… Read More
We promised. Now here it is: our favourite non-fiction books for late talkers, preschoolers and young school-aged kids! Over the years, all of these books have won at least one rave review from the toughest of critics: our… Read More
Stories dominate many early childhood classrooms, libraries and homes (e.g. Guo et al., 2013). We love good stories too. But, recently, we’ve added more non-fiction books into our programs for late-talking and preschooler clients. Why? Knowledge of the structure… Read More
