Nurture Nest Speech Pathology

24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

What is "shark music" and how can delving into this be helpful when you are a neurodivergent parent yourself? Check out this article from Circle of Security International to learn more💙

For families where neurodivergence is part of the picture, Shark Music makes room for the realities of sensory overload, advocacy fatigue, and feeling isolated.

23/07/2025

This is why we talk about regulation in our speech therapy sessions. This is why we work with our wonderful Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues to support the best possible outcomes for our clients.

I've referenced this pyramid of learning many times! And it's been recently updated to include the interoception system.

You can read more about each sensory system here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-sensory-processing.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Get your printable copy of the pyramid here > https://play-spark.com/products/pyramid-of-learning-informational-handout?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Reference: Pyramid of Learning (Taylor, Trott) 1991.

23/07/2025

Wouldn't it be wonderful if every Kindergarten could have one of these?!!

PCS playground signs turn everyday play into a world of expression! With vibrant vinyl designs and easy-to-understand symbols, kids can share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Perfect for schools, community centers, and inclusive play areas, these signs make communication fun, accessible, and full of personality.

23/07/2025

PDA is a sub-type of Autism and there is growing information and support available to families, educators abs therapists who work with these children. Check out this fantastic post to learn more about what PDA actually is.

22/07/2025

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Miss Jamie OT explains: Visual perceptual skills refer to the brain's ability to process what you are seeing and being able to interpret that information. This is an important skill for reading, writing, learning new skills, and performing self-care tasks. Here are some red flags to look for to give you an idea of how your kiddo's visual perceptual skills are.

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22/07/2025

This is SUCH an important message (and disclaimer..... this is much easier said than done at times if you have a complex household, but keeping the intent in mind is critical for resets nonetheless). Children only learn to manage big feelings through adults helping them with them!!! For children with additional needs, this trajectory might be slower, and so patience and persistence are key. If you as a Parent needs support with this, leaning on Psychology or Occupational Therapy can be helpful. We all come with our own templates afterall, and big emotions can be triggering at the best of times. We also recommend the book "Raising a Secure Child" if you're keen to explore the interface between your own "shark music" and your experiences with your little one🫶

22/07/2025

Are you wondering if vision assessment is needed for your child? Follow this post to learn indicators to look out for🤓

22/07/2025

There are lots of fantastic ways to build interaction and language through your daily routines and play together in the home setting.

Check out our latest post for ideas so you can start Speech Therapy from the comfort of your own home, in support of what happens in the therapy room❤️

22/07/2025

When we get referrals for assessment, we often find there is confusion about what entails 'speech' difficulties and what entails 'language' difficulties.

This post explains what each is.

Children can present with challenges in both these areas, which requires unique assessments and also differing therapy approaches.

19/07/2025

To all the Mammas we are so privileged to work with- this one is for you💝

Some days I’m the gentle, patient, playful mom I always dreamed I’d be.
But some days…
I’m the mom who snaps.
The one who hides in the bathroom just to catch her breath.
The one who whispers “I’m sorry” after bedtime and cries into her pillow because she wishes she handled it better.

I carry the guilt like a second skin.
I replay the hard moments in my mind like a movie I can’t turn off.

But I’m also the mom who shows up every single day.
Who hugs a little tighter the next morning.
Who says “I love you” even when her voice shakes.
Who apologizes and means it.
Who is learning as she goes, stumbling, standing, and trying again.

I won’t always get it right.
But I will never stop trying.
Because they’re worth it.
And that trying? That love? That showing up again and again?
That counts for everything.

To every mama who’s hard on herself tonight
You’re not alone. And you are doing better than you think.