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

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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28/5/25

4

Min

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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

|

28/5/25

4

Min

Female toddler eating cheese during mealtime.
Female toddler eating cheese during mealtime.
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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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19/3/25

4

Min

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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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19/3/25

4

Min

Colourful toys organised against the wall.
Colourful toys organised against the wall.
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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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4/3/25

3

Min

Strategies to Foster Early Language Development

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

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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4/3/25

3

Min

Photo of a mother and her daughter exploring sensory play.
Photo of a mother and her daughter exploring sensory play.
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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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3/3/25

5

Min

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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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3/3/25

5

Min

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

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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27/2/25

4

Min

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.

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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27/2/25

4

Min

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

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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22/2/25

4

Min

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. 

Speech Pathologist

Lucy McKay

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22/2/25

4

Min

Seek a professional opinion on whether your child may benefit from Speech Pathology Services

Seek a professional opinion on whether your child may benefit from Speech Pathology Services

Seek a professional opinion on whether your child may benefit from Speech Pathology Services

Melbourne Paediatric Speech Pathologist

ABN: 17 420 932 434

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.

Melbourne Paediatric Speech Pathologist

ABN: 17 420 932 434

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.

Melbourne Paediatric Speech Pathologist

ABN: 17 420 932 434

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.