Dr Carolyn Cole Speech Language Pathology

14/12/2025

This has been a recent topic of conversation with some of my adolescent clients.

https://theconversation.com/why-do-we-wake-up-shortly-before-our-alarm-goes-off-its-not-by-chance-268992?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwOreXpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4_BZzNq1UxQwldemMm1vZk3G9utLVT1CdTzoBLGojQjyjgN9hq2h-qtaT1Q_aem_erM_1HLmWax1ytH_mg2v-Q

The answer lies in what’s known as the body’s ‘master clock’.

13/12/2025

Same words. Same order. Totally different meanings.

In the sentence below, meaning doesn’t come from grammar alone; it comes from stress. Shift the emphasis, and you shift the accusation:

I never said she stole my money.
→ Someone else said it, not me.

I never said she stole my money.
→ At no point did I say that.

I never said she stole my money.
→ I might have implied it, but I didn’t say it.

I never said she stole my money.
→ Someone did… just not her.

I never said she stole my money.
→ Something happened, but it wasn’t stealing.

I never said she stole my money.
→ It was money, but not mine.

I never said she stole my money.
→ She took something — just not money.

This is prosody at work: the music of language shaping meaning beyond vocabulary and syntax.
Proof that language isn’t just what you say; it’s how you say it.

13/12/2025

Once children move past slapstick humour, it’s all about language!

13/12/2025

Nothing like showing kids our local history!

Travel back to explore life in Australia in the 70s online with the virtual exhibition.

13/12/2025

Wonderful!

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Step into the magic of Christmas at the Mortlock Chamber!

Local authors and storytellers will share their favourite holiday tales beside our stunning Christmas tree, perfect for kids and families to be surprised, delighted, and inspired.

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28/11/2025

Still such an important message.

28/11/2025

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25/11/2025

This is great information for anyone in education. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, tutor, or support staff, having a shared understanding of these terms can make a big difference. This cheat sheet is from Hansberry Educational Consulting

19/11/2025

I think poetry is a wonderful form of literature to introduce to children.
CJ Dennis’ “Triantiwontigongolope.”
AA Milne’s book of poems “When We Were Very Young.”
Or the James Aitchison poem
“Stop Raining Please!”
We are spoilt for choice.

17/11/2025

Simple but effective! I’m always a fan of craft activities for children as it supports sequencing (first then), interesting vocabulary (twist, wrap around, insert), and opportunities for repeated practice.

16/11/2025

Recently, I attended two Sydney events that have given me pause for (further) thought on the mixed state of play in Australian education. These were the Australian School Improvement Summit on Wednesday October 29, and the researchED Conference at St Catherine’s School on Saturday November 1. For ...

16/11/2025

This is a worthwhile program that uses stories, role play, and group discussions to teach some of the social thinking skills children need when they’re interacting with peers.

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