Growing Up with A Growing Understanding Speech Pathology Podcast

Did you know that speech pathologists can help children develop social skills? Many of us may take for granted that innate understanding of how to interact with others appropriately. But for some children, understanding conversational cues, facial expressions and pragmatics does not come as naturally.

Jo Nelson, an experienced Speech Pathologist, shares her thoughts and tips on how we can help children forge connections with others and adapt social thinking.

Jo and Lauren also discuss how we can embrace a child’s strengths and interests to help them develop their understanding of the world and encourage them to interact with others without changing who they are.

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Have you ever considered alternative ways to support the unique needs of your family? Michelle Ebbin understands all too well the search for that ‘perfect solution’ when it comes to supporting children with special needs.

In this podcast episode, Michelle shares her journey as a mum of children with additional needs, including Jett who was diagnosed with Autism at a young age, and how she created a product that was, in-fact, ‘Jett-proof’.

Michelle is a big believer in finding the support you need to get through the day – no matter what your day may look like, and offers advice on how families can embrace their differences and create a village of people who understand and support your choices.

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Have you ever considered the support of a psychologist when it comes to your child’s growth and development? For many parents, a psychologist maybe someone that is only considered if there is a specific problem or concern. But as Dr Rickie Elliot explains in this conversation, psychologists can play an important role in your child’s development, particularly when it comes to understanding their emotions.

With what Rickie describes as a cultural and generational shift related to seeking mental health support; many families are becoming more aware of when to seek assistance, particularly related to anxiety, and how therapy can be beneficial in supporting both children and parents.

Lauren and Rickie also discuss the important role of language when it comes to connecting with others and laying the groundwork to help children build awareness of how they are feeling and how to appropriately express these feelings.

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If you have a toddler in the house, chances are you know how tricky toilet training can be. But did you know that speech pathologists can help with this important milestone?

Melissa Roberts is a Speech Pathologist and after experiencing her own battle in the bathroom, wrote a book to help parents understand tricky topics like stool withholding and the fears children may experience when it comes to toileting.

In this podcast episode Melissa shares her tips on how to tackle toilet training, and how you can use language and visual prompts to help your child overcome fears associated with toileting.

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Alison Perry is a speech pathologist, and like many speech pathologists, she understands that helping children

develop their literacy skills is paramount to their future success.

As a trainer for the Sounds-Write Phonics Program, Alison shares her ideas on how we as parents and educators can

develop our understanding of how to teach children phonics successfully and help them build an ability to read and

spell.

With young children of her own, Alison is fond of shared story time and provides some tips in this discussion to help

you make this time with your child an enjoyable learning experience.

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Assistance dogs are making a big difference in the lives of many people, including Maree Bendeich, who shares her

experience with training an assistance dog for her daughter in this podcast episode.

Maree’s daughter was diagnosed with Autism and Generalised Anxiety Disorder at a young age. Maree believed that

an assistance dog would be a great way to help her daughter build confidence and even give her a reason to speak

and interact with others around her. When Atlas, an adorable Autism Assistance Dog in the making, became part of

the family, Maree knew she made the right decision.

The process for training an assistance dog can be challenging and costly, but Maree believes the benefits and

rewards far outweigh any of this. As a lover of dogs, Maree talks about the benefits of animal assisted therapy and

how you can start your journey with an assistance dog.

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Have you ever considered your experiences growing up and how much of this you may pass onto your children? As

parents, we often look to our own experiences to guide what we do and hopefully teach our children about culture,

heritage, and the lessons we have learnt.

Cherie Johnson, owner and operator of Speaking in Colour, believes that communication across the generations is

the key to effect change in our society. In this podcast episode, she shares her own experiences of growing up as an

Indigenous Australian and how we can start conversations with our children about culture and heritage.

As an educator and artist, Cherie also shares her thoughts on diversifying our exposure and broadening the media

we consume to build a better understanding of others and connect with our culture.

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Have you ever noticed that there is quite a bit of negativity surrounding parenting? This is particularly the case for

those with children who have a diagnosis. Many parents will find themselves embracing the negatives just to get the

support their family needs.

Kirsty Russell, positive and inclusive parenting advocate, challenges us in this episode to flip the negative parenting

idea on its head and start using the power of positivity to become confident parents and improve the family

experience.

Working with Allied Health professionals, Kirsty has discovered that positive conversations surrounding a family’s

circumstance can impact the way they approach parenting. Using this experience, she provides an insight into how

we can use empathy to tackle difficult conversations and help parents be the best versions of themselves.

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Lauren Haskins - Podcast Host, Speech Pathologist and Practice Director of A Growing Understanding Speech

Pathology

Every child is unique and will develop at their own pace. But as a parent, noticing differences between siblings and

peers can often cause you to worry about your child’s development, particularly when it comes to language and

communication skills.

Lauren Haskins, Director of A Growing Understanding Speech Pathology and Podcast Host, talks about the difference

between late talker and speech delay, and when you should see a speech pathologist.

Offering an insight into what to look out for when it comes to your child’s speech and language development, Lauren

provides information on the speech pathology process and how parents can access the support they may need.

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As adults, we understand the importance of training, preparation, and perseverance when it comes achieving our

goals. But how do we pass these important life skills onto our children?

Tony Wilson has found a way to impart these messages in his children’s books, namely The Cow Tripped Over the

Moon. In this podcast episode, he shares his idea of taking a popular nursery rhyme and asking; “What happened

before the cow jumped over the moon?” This helped him develop a story that looks at the importance of working

hard and building up to whatever it is we want to achieve.

With a love of books and rhyming words, Tony shares his thoughts on the important role books play when it comes

to teaching children valuable concepts and literacy skills and offers his tips on how to keep up with shared story time

in a busy household.

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