Michele Witty Speech Pathology

Michele Witty Speech Pathology Assessment and treatment of children with speech, language voice and fluency disorders. Adult voice disorders.

03/01/2022

Why are some kids with ADHD overly optimistic or unrealistic? Find out how to help your child with ADHD think more realistically.

03/01/2022

A simple mantra for 2022.

Yesterday as we celebrated the completion of our 2000-piece family puzzle it occurred to me just how much can be gleaned metaphorically from this humble achievement. And more specifically how well it captures the plans and hopes of every parent or professional who has ever worked with a struggling reader.

So here's a little something to take with you into the coming year. 💪

Tackle the unknown 👉 just because you can't see where you are heading yet doesn't mean you wont, or that you shouldn't start.

Be persistent 👉 a little concentrated effort every day makes all the difference.

Have patience 👉 that mountain of individual pieces/problems can be overwhelming, but with time you'll see progress.

Seek connection 👉 none of us can do it alone and many hands make light work.

Celebrate the results 👉 every step forward, no matter how small, is something to be proud of.

And when things get tough, focus on the big picture - pull out that puzzle box take a good hard look and plan your next move. There is always a solution. 😊

We look forward to connecting and celebrating with you in 2022. 🧩🎉

Happy new year everyone.
K & R xx

03/01/2022

Speech pathologist Kelly Makepeace is labelling books at her local library with an important purpose for kids.

02/12/2021

How can you make sure the apps and video games your child uses are both educational and fun? Here’s what to consider when choosing video games and apps for kids.

30/11/2021

The DLD Project has been working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) in Australia that oversee the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), to raise awareness and understanding of DLD.

Today, we proudly share this fantastic piece prepared by Julie from NDIA featuring the remarkable Siena and her mum Shaheida, a tireless DLD advocate.

Congratulations Siena on graduating High School!

Read the story here ==> https://www.ndis.gov.au/stories/7139-siena-proves-dld-no-barrier-graduating-high-school

We thank the NDIA for the opportunity to continue our collaboration. We are looking forward to seeing more people with DLD access supports so they can live their best life.

We'd also like to acknowledge the dedicated and highly skilled team at The Glenleighden School for their outstanding work in helping students with DLD find their voice.

25/11/2021

💜💛 CAN YOU HELP? Researchers from the University of Bath are looking for adults with Developmental Language Disorder. This important study aims to capture the experiences of people with DLD during adulthood but also when growing up.

If you think you may be eligible, please don't hesitate to reach out to the research team via email at DLD.research@bath.ac.uk

19/11/2021

Premature babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Our essential guide covers premature birth, babies, development, NICU and more.

10/11/2021

Technology is a part of everyday life for most families, so it’s important for you all to make the most of it. It’s also important for you all to use technology in safe, healthy and positive ways.

You can start by looking at how your family uses technology now. Then decide as a family on what’s going to work best for you all.

In our recent webinar presented by Daniel Donahoo, he looked at:

💻how to work out whether technology is a problem for your family and what you might want to change
💻 how a strong relationship with your child can help you to guide them towards safe, healthy and independent technology use
💻why playing, having fun, role-modelling and guiding are all important ways to shape your child’s relationship with technology
💻 how to create a family technology plan that focuses on family needs rather than family rules.

You can now watch a recording of this webinar 👉https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/podcasts-and-webinars?a=103517

And if you're interested in future webinars, you can subscribe here 👉https://raisingchildren.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c0f02d643f26c154c587b1fff&id=1fc2f610e5

09/11/2021

Why does the Read3 program have such appeal to reluctant readers?

Well, our top little tip is that there’s nothing like a good card game and a bit of strategy to get a reluctant reader on board.

Sam, the father of a 9 year old let us know all about how much his son was enjoying the program:

"We love Read3 in our house!! We were beginning to worry our son would never be able to read but with daily home practise, and the 60 Word Stories at school, he is now completing Module 2! He loves the U-Know Words card game - we play it with him every day."

In U-Know Words children are using evidence-based strategies to decode words quickly and accurately. And with tips for simplifying and extending play the game can be adjusted to suit every child.

U-Know Words is our most popular game. It's loved by kids and parents and is a central part of each step of the Read3 program.

Of course, a card game is just a card game. If you're looking for an integrated approach to learning - not just a single resource - then Read3 is for you. The format is suitable for home use by parents, or we can link you up with our network of Read3 Speech Pathologists who can provide extra support to get you started if necessary.

If you want to learn more, just send us a message.

06/11/2021

We are a proud partner of Let’s Grow, a research study to help parents of 2-year old’s learn skills and strategies for healthy happy children. There's still time to join the Let’s Grow study. Find out more: https://bit.ly/39cGmuy

06/11/2021

Empathy, pride, frustration are common toddler emotions. Play ideas to develop toddler emotions include singing, messy play, puppet play and outdoor play.

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