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Understanding Cognitive-Communication Difficulties

Support for adults with cognitive-communication difficulties after acquired brain injury, enhancing everyday communication, independence, and social participation.

Adults

Brain Injury

Language

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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15/8/25

3

Min

Image of a person holding a megaphone.

Functional Communication for Neurodiverse Adults

Practical strategies to support functional communication in neurodiverse adults, enhancing independence, social participation, and meaningful daily interactions.

Adults

Neurodiversity

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

14/8/25

3

Min

What is Aphasia?

Overview of aphasia, including cause, types, recovery, and the role of speech pathology in communication support.

Adults

Stroke

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

13/8/25

2

Min

Unlocking the Big Six

Learn how Victorian classrooms use the Big Six to build strong, confident readers and how you can support literacy at home.

Children

Literacy

Teaching Student

Carla Norris

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4/6/25

5

Min

Six-month-old baby girl featured as a tribute to common milestone misconceptions.

Common Myths About Developmental Milestones

Explore common misconceptions about developmental milestones, explaining what they really mean and why every child’s growth journey is unique.

Children

Speech

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

28/5/25

4

Min

Female toddler eating cheese during mealtime.

Fussy Eating or Feeding Difficulty?

Discover the difference between picky eating and feeding difficulties, key signs to watch for, and how to manage related parental anxiety.

Children

Feeding & Mealtimes

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

19/3/25

4

Min

Colourful toys organised against the wall.

Strategies to Foster Early Language Development

Through simple yet effective techniques, parents and caregivers can enhance language development and foster meaningful connections.

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

4/3/25

3

Min

Photo of a mother and her daughter exploring sensory play.

Understanding Neuroaffirming Practice

Neuroaffirming practice adopts a strengths-based approach that celebrates the diversity of human minds, shifting away from the deficit-focused medical model.

Children

Neurodiversity

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

3/3/25

5

Min

Young boy and Speech Pathologist playing with a toy truck during a speech therapy session.

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can feel like a puzzle for parents. What is CAS, and how can you support your child? Find out in this helpful blog.

Children

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

27/2/25

4

Min

Two children demonstrating different developmental stages of social and object play.

The Developmental Stages of Social and Object Play

Play is a fundamental part of childhood development, shaping a child's social, cognitive, and emotional growth. 

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

22/2/25

4

Min

Recent Articles

All

Adults

Children

Image of 4 adults holding speech bubble cut-outs.

Understanding Cognitive-Communication Difficulties

Support for adults with cognitive-communication difficulties after acquired brain injury, enhancing everyday communication, independence, and social participation.

Adults

Brain Injury

Language

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

15/8/25

3

Min

Image of a person holding a megaphone.

Functional Communication for Neurodiverse Adults

Practical strategies to support functional communication in neurodiverse adults, enhancing independence, social participation, and meaningful daily interactions.

Adults

Neurodiversity

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

14/8/25

3

Min

What is Aphasia?

Overview of aphasia, including cause, types, recovery, and the role of speech pathology in communication support.

Adults

Stroke

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

13/8/25

2

Min

Unlocking the Big Six

Learn how Victorian classrooms use the Big Six to build strong, confident readers and how you can support literacy at home.

Children

Literacy

Teaching Student

Carla Norris

|

4/6/25

5

Min

Six-month-old baby girl featured as a tribute to common milestone misconceptions.

Common Myths About Developmental Milestones

Explore common misconceptions about developmental milestones, explaining what they really mean and why every child’s growth journey is unique.

Children

Speech

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

28/5/25

4

Min

Female toddler eating cheese during mealtime.

Fussy Eating or Feeding Difficulty?

Discover the difference between picky eating and feeding difficulties, key signs to watch for, and how to manage related parental anxiety.

Children

Feeding & Mealtimes

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

19/3/25

4

Min

Colourful toys organised against the wall.

Strategies to Foster Early Language Development

Through simple yet effective techniques, parents and caregivers can enhance language development and foster meaningful connections.

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

4/3/25

3

Min

Photo of a mother and her daughter exploring sensory play.

Understanding Neuroaffirming Practice

Neuroaffirming practice adopts a strengths-based approach that celebrates the diversity of human minds, shifting away from the deficit-focused medical model.

Children

Neurodiversity

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

3/3/25

5

Min

Young boy and Speech Pathologist playing with a toy truck during a speech therapy session.

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can feel like a puzzle for parents. What is CAS, and how can you support your child? Find out in this helpful blog.

Children

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

27/2/25

4

Min

Two children demonstrating different developmental stages of social and object play.

The Developmental Stages of Social and Object Play

Play is a fundamental part of childhood development, shaping a child's social, cognitive, and emotional growth. 

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

22/2/25

4

Min

Recent Articles

All

Adults

Children

Image of 4 adults holding speech bubble cut-outs.

Understanding Cognitive-Communication Difficulties

Support for adults with cognitive-communication difficulties after acquired brain injury, enhancing everyday communication, independence, and social participation.

Adults

Brain Injury

Language

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

15/8/25

3

Min

Image of a person holding a megaphone.

Functional Communication for Neurodiverse Adults

Practical strategies to support functional communication in neurodiverse adults, enhancing independence, social participation, and meaningful daily interactions.

Adults

Neurodiversity

Functional Communication

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

14/8/25

3

Min

What is Aphasia?

Overview of aphasia, including cause, types, recovery, and the role of speech pathology in communication support.

Adults

Stroke

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

13/8/25

2

Min

Unlocking the Big Six

Learn how Victorian classrooms use the Big Six to build strong, confident readers and how you can support literacy at home.

Children

Literacy

Teaching Student

Carla Norris

|

4/6/25

5

Min

Six-month-old baby girl featured as a tribute to common milestone misconceptions.

Common Myths About Developmental Milestones

Explore common misconceptions about developmental milestones, explaining what they really mean and why every child’s growth journey is unique.

Children

Speech

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

28/5/25

4

Min

Female toddler eating cheese during mealtime.

Fussy Eating or Feeding Difficulty?

Discover the difference between picky eating and feeding difficulties, key signs to watch for, and how to manage related parental anxiety.

Children

Feeding & Mealtimes

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

19/3/25

4

Min

Colourful toys organised against the wall.

Strategies to Foster Early Language Development

Through simple yet effective techniques, parents and caregivers can enhance language development and foster meaningful connections.

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

4/3/25

3

Min

Photo of a mother and her daughter exploring sensory play.

Understanding Neuroaffirming Practice

Neuroaffirming practice adopts a strengths-based approach that celebrates the diversity of human minds, shifting away from the deficit-focused medical model.

Children

Neurodiversity

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

3/3/25

5

Min

Young boy and Speech Pathologist playing with a toy truck during a speech therapy session.

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can feel like a puzzle for parents. What is CAS, and how can you support your child? Find out in this helpful blog.

Children

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

27/2/25

4

Min

Two children demonstrating different developmental stages of social and object play.

The Developmental Stages of Social and Object Play

Play is a fundamental part of childhood development, shaping a child's social, cognitive, and emotional growth. 

Children

Language

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

22/2/25

4

Min

Seek a professional opinion on whether you, or your loved one, may benefit from Speech Therapy Services

Seek a professional opinion on whether you, or your loved one, may benefit from Speech Therapy Services

Seek a professional opinion on whether you, or your loved one, may benefit from Speech Therapy Services

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We recognise and respect the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.

We recognise and respect the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work and recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and community. We pay my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.