My child struggles to understand what she’s reading. Should I give her a text-to-speech tool?
A confession: my navigation skills are abysmal. I’ve been known to get lost in car parks and Mario Cart. But,...
For struggling school kids, what’s the difference between seeing a speech pathologist and a tutor?
Over the years, parents have asked me this a few times. I’ve also been asked why speech pathologists are allied health...
Should we spend time teaching our kids to spell? If so, how, and what should we teach them?
Learning to spell is hard and time-consuming. Should we invest precious school time teaching kids how to spell? I think so....
Why are boys more at risk for reading problems like dyslexia than girls?
Peer-reviewed evidence tells us that: boys are 3-5 times more likely than girls to be referred to professionals for help...
Starting high school? 6 practical, evidence-based principles to help students succeed at STEM subjects
My undergraduate degree is in science, so I’m keen on: supporting clients to study and succeed in STEM subjects –...
My school-age child can’t write properly! How to help, including a practical (free) exercise you can use today
“I like platypuses. They are the best. They are awesome. Really cool.” “Augustus Caesar was a great Emperor. He did...