Active Speech Pathology

This week on the blog, Abby writes about the importance of having a Growth Mindset in speech therapy. Check out the link below to find out why it matters:

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/11/17/growth-mindset-in-speech-therapy/

Growth Mindset in Speech Therapy - Active Speech Pathology It is important that we encourage children to have a growth mindset when it comes to speech therapy, so that they are ready to learn and grow!

Continuing in our Prep Readiness series check out our latest blog post on literacy skills!

Follow the link below to see what skills will set your child up for success and how you can practice them at home!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/10/20/prep-readiness-literacy-skills/

This week on our blog, Abby writes about the speech and language skills that are essential for prep readiness, including what parents can do at home to help their children be prepared. ✏️

Check out the link below to find out more!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/10/6/prep-readiness-speech-language/

Prep Readiness: Speech & Language - Active Speech Pathology When we talk about prep readiness, we are referring to skills that are important for a child to have in order to be ready to start school.

We're having a great time at our school holidays Sounds-Write groups! Check out yesterday's activities:
👀Memory game
📚Sound Swap
✏ Dictation

It's always exciting to welcome a new team member on board. Today, it's Katie! 👋

Katie is a part of the Active Speech client care team. She works remotely, taking care of our new client journey, managing our inbox, handling accounts and receipting, coordinating correspondence with GPs and scheduling telehealth appointments (amongst a host of other things!).

She's an absolute delight to have on board and we're relishing in her positivity, genuine care and professional competence. 🌸

Today's blog answers the commonly asked question - Can I use my Private Health Cover to pay for speech therapy?

The answer - you can! and we try to make claiming very simple. Click the link to find out how.

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/9/15/can-my-private-health-fund-help-pay-for-my-childs-speech-therapy/

Can my Private Health Fund Help Pay for my Child's Speech Therapy? - Active Speech Pathology For eligible services, you may be able to claim with your private health fund, depending on your level of extras cover.

What a HUGE term it has been for our team and families. Here's a brief run down of the past 10 weeks.

In Term 3, Active Speech:
👋 Farewelled a fantastic therapist in Cara and began the hunt for our next team member (this is continuing!)
🌸Welcomed the wonderful Katie on board as part of our 'behind the scenes' client care team. More on Katie soon!
😷 Championed through (another) lockdown
📱 Implemented a new payment system in Medipass that means fast and easy payments for clients
🗣 Held close to 200 sessions in the clinic, at schools and online.
📚Planned Literacy groups for the upcoming school holidays.
👩‍🎓 Learned about Growth Mindset, Narrative Therapy and several different approaches to treating speech sound disorders.

Phew! Thank you to Abby and Sydney for your dedication and care, to Katie for successfully keeping many balls in the air and to our families for your continued support. We're already looking forward to what Term 4 has in store.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads out there!🥇

In this week's blog Jane shares her ideas on Speech and Language Activities you can do as a family leading up to Father's Day.

Check out the link below to find out more!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/9/1/speech-and-language-activities-for-fathers-day/

Speech and Language Activities for Father's Day - Active Speech Pathology This blog provides a host of ideas for making Father's Day activities more welcoming. It also outlines ways you can add language to the activities and traditions of the day.

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for a role that allows you to thrive?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and passionate team on a permanent basis.

You will be:
💪Supported from day one
💰Remunerated above the Award
🌱Driven to grow both personally and professionally
⚖️Afforded flexibility and work-life balance

To find out more and apply today:
https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/careers-speech-pathologist/

We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Happy Speech Pathology Week to all the amazing Speech Pathologists who help make a difference in people's lives!

This week's blog Sydney shares the message of "Communication is everyone's right". 💬

Click on the link below to see what you can do to help spread the word!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/8/25/speech-pathology-week-2021/

Speech Pathology Week 2021 - Active Speech Pathology It's Speech Pathology Week 2021! Find out more in today's blog post which highlights the work of speech pathologists in many domains.

Today we are celebrating the start of Speech Pathology Week here at the clinic. The theme this year is 'Communication is everyone’s right'. Check out this post by Speech Pathology Australia for more information!

Today is the start of Speech Pathology Week (22-28 August). The week aims to promote the speech pathology profession and how speech pathologists work with the 1.2 million Australians who have communication disability to ensure that ‘communication is everyone’s right’.

speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/week

It's wonderful when a child shows a special interest in particular toys and themes and their vocabulary suddenly blossoms (and eclipses our own!)

Construction vehicles are a firm play theme favourite for many of our clients and provide many opportunities to boost language skills while having fun.

Which brings us to Abby's blog for the week - "Top 10 Ways to Use Construction Vehicles to support your Child's Communication".🚜

Check out the link below to find out how:

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/8/18/10-ways-to-use-construction-vehicles-to-support-communication/

10 Ways to Use Construction Vehicles to Support Communication - Active Speech Pathology Whether your child is a construction site manager or just an occasional worker, you will benefit from reading our 10 ways to use construction vehicles to support communication.

"That's Not My" series of books by the multi award winning author Fiona Watt would have to be a child's favourite and I'm pretty sure an adult fave too😍📖

Which brings us to today's blog by our one and only Director & Speech Pathologist Jane.

Jane has provided 5 skills you can use to interact with your child or children in your life by reading the ‘That’s Not My’ series of books!

Click on the link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ to find out more!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/8/11/5-skills-to-target-using-thats-not-my-books/

5 Skills to Target using 'That's Not My...' Books - Active Speech Pathology Set yourself a challenge this week to re-think your book reading routine as our blog covers 5 skills to target using 'That's Not My...' Books on your child's bookshelf.

We look forward to seeing you all in the clinic again this week and thank you for your continued support!

The saying goes "You can take the kids out of the Ekka, but you can't take the Ekka out of the kids"🤠🎡and in saying that, in this weeks' blog we have Sydney giving you some wonderful ideas to add to your child's learning in her "Ekka Themed Language Activities".

Check out the link below, you don't want to miss this one!🥇

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/8/4/ekka-themed-language-activities/

EKKA Themed Language Activities - Active Speech Pathology Enjoy our favourite EKKA themed language activities at home this week. Try making your own EKKA, playing with farm animals and more.

In our blog today we have Sydney sharing about ENTs. Have you ever wondered what it stands for? What do they do? Who they are and why would a Speech Pathologist refer your child to see one?🤔

Click onto the link and we'll find out together!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/7/28/ent-specialists-and-speech-pathology/

ENT Specialists and Speech Pathology - Active Speech Pathology In this post, we explain ENTs: What are they and why would a Speech Pathologist refer you to one. Hint: Tonsils? Hearing? Adenoids? Voice Concerns?

In today's blog, Abby shares information about speech pathology in adolescence. She covers:

- How we help
- What it looks like
- Why it's important

Find out more here: https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/7/22/speech-pathologists-supporting-adolescents/

Speech Pathologists Supporting Adolescents - Active Speech Pathology If you have a teenage son or daughter who struggles with communication, let this blog be a guide to how a speech pathologist can help support them.

Today's blog provides a look inside the therapy room for children with speech sound disorders. We talk about using Minimal Pairs and answer the key questions:

- What are Minimal Pairs?
- What happens in a therapy session using Minimal Pairs?
- Does an approach using Minimal Pairs work?

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/7/15/inside-speech-therapy-minimal-pairs-for-speech-sound-disorders-explained/

Inside Speech Therapy: Minimal Pairs for Speech Sound Disorders Explained - Active Speech Pathology Today's blog explains a therapy approach known as Minimal Pairs which can be used to treat speech sound disorders in children.

Today's blog post sees Abby cover Tongue Ties and Speech Sound Disorders. Is there a link?! She delves into the evidence and answers some frequently asked questions on this topic!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/7/8/tongue-tie-and-speech-what-does-the-evidence-say/

This week we're back in the clinic running our Sounds~Write Literacy groups!

For those who can't come along but would love to find out how to help support their children with spelling at home, the blog post below, written by John Walker (creator of the Sounds~Write program) is a brilliant resource. John steps through how you can approach the 'weekly spelling list' with your child so that it sticks well beyond the Friday morning spelling test!

https://theliteracyblog.com/2019/04/23/the-weekly-spelling-list/

The weekly spelling list The weekly spelling list is still a feature in the homework given to thousands of schoolchildren every week. Rarely, if ever, is this practice greeted with any enthusiasm. Children/students with go…

Today's blog post is Cara's last as she heads off on a new adventure!

She shares some key considerations and questions to ask a potential therapist in order to determine the best speech pathologist for your child.

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/6/30/how-to-choose-the-best-speech-pathologist-for-your-child/

Sydney answers a FAQ today on the blog.
Is there a difference between a Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist?

Read the blog to find out!

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/6/24/whats-in-a-name-speech-pathologist-speech-therapist-speech-language-pathologist/

What's in a name? Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist ... - Active Speech Pathology Are the job titles Speech Pathologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist the same? Is there a difference? Read the blog to find out!

Sharing a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

* Receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision and professional skill coaching
* Engage in monthly clinical practice updates and quarterly team connection events
* Create your ideal career pathway to meet your personal and professional goals.

Find out more here: https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/careers-speech.../

Questions? Call and speak to Jane on 3103 0776.

Careers: Full-time Speech Pathologist - Active Speech Pathology Are you a passionate and collaborative speech pathologist looking to work in a friendly, flexible and supportive private practice?

Today on the blog, Jane unpacks the differences between Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy.

Read it to find out:
- The roles of a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist in supporting children and young people
- Who Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists might work with
- How we can collaborate

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/6/16/what-is-the-difference-between-speech-pathology-and-occupational-therapy/

What is the difference between Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy? - Active Speech Pathology A blog to clearly define the roles of a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, to unpack their differences and highlight how they work together to support children and young people.

We have a small number of places remaining in our Literacy Groups these holidays. Contact us to secure your child's place today!

Another Wednesday blog post! This one, written by Abby, covers your shared book reading essentials.
📚 What it is
👍 Why it's great
🤗 How to make it work for you and your children

Find the post here: https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/6/9/developing-language-through-shared-reading/

Developing Language through Shared Reading - Active Speech Pathology A blog post which covers developing language through shared reading. We speak about the benefits of shared reading for your child's language development, and strategies for success!

Today on the blog, Cara shares Top 4 Tips to Get your Toddler Talking!

Read it for ideas from reading to playing and more.

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/6/2/top-4-tips-to-get-your-toddler-talking

Top 4 Tips to Get Your Toddler Talking! - Active Speech Pathology Read this blog to find out our top tips to get your toddler talking! They're very effective (and more simple than you might think!)

A 📸 from yesterday's team meeting - Cara is completing Shape Coding™ training and shared with the team her learnings so far.

Shape Coding™ is used to teach spoken and written grammar to school-aged children, between the ages of 7-20, with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

The Shape Coding™ system uses a visual coding system to show a child/ teenager the rules for how words are put together in sentences, to develop their understanding of spoken and written grammar and to develop their ability to use grammar successfully to express themselves.

We're looking forward to adding this tool to our therapy toolkits! 🧰

We are still on the hunt for a fabulous Client Experience and Administration Leader to join our team!

Are you the person we are looking for? Do you know someone
who would be a great fit?

Here are some benefits of working with us:
✅ You are part of a driven, committed and friendly team who are constantly looking at new ways to grow and do business

✅ You will have opportunities to exercise your creativity and lead development of new resources, systems and processes

✅ Everything you need to know will be provided alongside ongoing support to make sure you are set up for success

✅You support motivated team members and the children and young people we service to reach their potential

✅ Flexible work hours with potential to increase hours and convert to permanent part-time employment.

Find out more by contacting us via email [email protected].

Our blog today answers a common question: What IS the role of parents' in speech therapy?

Read our answer and tips on how you can be an active participant below:

https://www.activespeechpathology.com.au/blog/2021/5/26/what-is-a-parents-role-in-speech-therapy/

What is a Parents’ Role in Speech Therapy? - Active Speech Pathology Find out what a parents' role in speech therapy can be and how you can contribute to positive outcomes for your child.