5 min read The Benefits of Speech Therapy for Stroke Patients In the aftermath of experiencing a stroke, it’s common for patients to be referred to a Speech Pathologist for therapy as part of their rehabilitation process. Stroke survivors have more than a 50% chance of having at least one speech-language disorder. Thankfully, Speech Therapy…
2 min read Christmas Speech Therapy Activities at Home The holidays are fast approaching here in Australia, and we thought it was the perfect time to share some of our free Christmas Speech Therapy Articulation worksheets. They’re perfect for at-home articulation practice during the holidays, with fun Christmas and Summer themed words to choose from.…
4 min read How Speech Therapy Can Benefit from Heavy Work Activity Incorporating a Heavy Work Activity into a Speech Therapy session can make a big difference, especially for those with sensory processing challenges. At SpeechEase, we are always looking for ways to incorporate useful techniques from other disciplines like Occupational Therapy to better support…
5 min read Working as a Speech Pathologist can be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience. However, it’s not always the case in every workplace. As you scroll through job search websites there are always some listings lurking that you’ll want to avoid with a ten-foot pole. Yep, that’s right. Today we’re going to share…
4 min read My Child is Hard to Understand, Should I Be Worried? Have you noticed that your child’s speech is hard to understand? Perhaps you find yourself interpreting for them; being the ‘go between’ when your child is speaking with family friends or even grandparents. If your child has an older sibling, they may…
4 min read Are you a fan of sticky notes? While this humble office supply can certainly help keep track of important tasks, there’s a built-in sticky note that helps you throughout your day without you even noticing. That’s right, your Working Memory is essentially a temporary sticky note in your brain, helping you to…
4 min read Starting Your Career as a New Grad Speechie Starting your career as a new grad Speechie can be exciting, nerve-wracking, exhilarating, and overwhelming all at once. It’s safe to say that during this time of change and transition it makes a big difference having some idea of what to expect. As a…
6 min read 6 Examples of Non-Verbal Communication You Should Know The ability to communicate is what connects us with the world around us. Being able to ask for help, express our thoughts and desires, and to initiate play and conversation are all great reasons to communicate with one another. But have you ever considered…
1 min read Speech Pathology Student Placement Resources Are you a Speech Pathology Student about to start your paediatric placements? We know that going into university placements is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. To help you to prepare for your upcoming paediatric placements we’ve pulled together a list of useful speech therapy resources and…
1 min read Speech Pathology Student Placement Resources Are you a Speech Pathology Student about to start your adult placements? We know that going into university placements is both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. To help you to prepare for your adult placements we’ve pulled together a list of useful speech therapy resources and common…