Category: Speech Pathology
Dual-qualified Georgia Clarke joins our paediatric speech pathology team
To top off a fantastic (if hectic!) few months of change and growth at Banter, we have yet more exciting news to announce: Georgia Clarke has now joined our team in our new paediatric clinic in North Strathfield!… Read More
We’re Open!
On behalf of the Banter Speech & Language team, we’re thrilled to announce that our new clinic – at 115 Queen Street, North Strathfield – is officially open! Thanks to all our clients, staff and followers for the… Read More
Exciting times at Banter: introducing Speech Pathologist Brittany Richardson
With speech, language, stuttering and other communication issues, early help is often the best help. We know how frustrating it can be to wait to see a well-trained speech pathologist. So we’re excited to announce that Speech Pathologist… Read More
Let’s cut to the chase: when should I seek help from a speech pathologist for my child?
Speech pathologists help people with communication problems. But many of us are not very good at explaining what we do in Plain English: We use too many long, pointless words. We call ourselves different things in different countries…. Read More
Creating futures: how speech pathologists can help kids and young adults build skills to succeed in the 21st Century
Back when I was a young man (ahem!), career success as a white-collar professional meant going to university, doing a professional degree, getting a good graduate job with a top firm, scoring a few promotions and becoming a… Read More
Why it’s not OK to say to your child: “Don’t worry about it. You’ve got other talents.”
When I was 15 years old, I struggled with two subjects at school: woodwork and maths. Gazing at my wonky pencil box, my woodwork teacher sighed, shook his head, and smiled: “Oh, David. You’re just no good with your hands…. Read More
Looking for help with speech, language, literacy, voice or stuttering issues? Ask questions. Know your rights.
Choosing the right speech pathologist can be difficult. You have every right to “shop around” to find someone you trust and feel comfortable with. But, as with many professions, it can be hard to evaluate speech pathologists and… Read More
Sick of the afternoon rush? Speech therapy appointments now available before school or work
Morning person? Me neither. I once took a job working Hong Kong hours from Sydney just to sleep in! But I know what it’s like rushing from pre-school or school pick-ups to swimming (or dance, martial arts, soccer practice,… Read More
Thanks, Sydney Uni speech pathology students
I’d like to thank the wonderful speech pathology students at Sydney University for turning up at 8am on a cold September morning to hear me speak for two hours. And about matters legal! Enjoyed being on the other… Read More