When children begin school, they need to extend their language skills to include reading and writing. Telling and listening to stories provides a bridge between the oral language skills of early childhood and the more formal language of print. With the ability to tell...
For many parents, juggling work, school, homework and extra-curriculars is an exhausting feat. Now on top of all that your child is seeing a speech-language pathologist and they are giving you more HOMEWORK! Below are some practical tips that I give to my...
My child has Autism Spectrum Disorder – Whom should I see??? Jeanette Podolsky Speech-language Pathologist BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy) Wits. Reg CASLPO When you suspect your child has red flags for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or has been recently diagnosed...
Speech-Language Pathology and Concussion Jeanette Podolsky Speech-language Pathologist BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy) Wits. Reg CASLPO Mary (not an actual client) is a grade 12 honours student who was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in October 2017. ...
Sibling rivalry and jealousy is common in all families. But when it comes to dealing with siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), stresses can be far more complex. Many siblings, especially those of children with ASD, feel that the focus is always on...