In this episode I discuss the science around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how they impact upon children's development with a particular focus on language development.

I also discuss how we can support children to health from their trauma and create positive relationships to enhance lifelong outcomes.

In this episode I talk with Dr Anna Cronin about her research and practice in the field of cleft lip and palate. We discuss how a cleft lip or palate can impact upon a child's communication and feeding and how a speech pathologist can help. We also talk about the impact upon families and the importance of listening to the voices of families to support them through their journey.

In this episode I talk with Shaun Zeigenfusz, co-founder of the DLD project, about everything parents and educators need to know about Developmental Language Disorder.

In this episode I unpack the 6 steps to the SPRING approach to supporting communication development in children.

In this episode I discuss neurodiversity and taking a strengths based approach to supporting children

In this episode I explain what baby sign is and its potential benefits. I then provide step by step tips for introducing baby sign with a little one. For show notes and resources visit https://svp-slp.com/the-talking-children-podcast/

This episode looks at children who are learning to speak or use more than one language. I draw upon the research to share 5 key facts and dispel 5 common myths around multilingualism in children.

This episode discusses the importance of early identification and early intervention for communication difficulties. I draw upon research evidence to discuss the risks of waiting and the benefits of acting early upon concerns about a child's communication. I talk about the important role both parents and teachers play in this process. I also discuss the communication milestones developed by Speech Pathology Australia and how these can be used to help identify children who may need support for their communication. For show notes visit https://svp-slp.com/the-talking-children-podcast/

This episode introduces stuttering in early childhood. The types of stuttering behaviours are described and information is provided about risk factors and when to seek help. The episode concludes with a list of dos and don'ts when talking with a child who stutters. For shownotes go to https://svp-slp.com/the-talking-children-podcast/

This episode discusses how children learn the sounds in their language. We talk about the typical processes that children go through when learning their sounds and at what age sounds are acquired by children in English. Strategies for supporting children to learn their sounds and an activity for identifying whether a child might need support with their speech development are provided. For resources and references mentioned in this episode visit https://svp-slp.com/the-talking-children-podcast/