Hunter Speech Pathology

10/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough will never truly know the gifts he has given to this world and this is one of them

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mums (biological, step mothers, aunties, nans, foster carers and friends that step up for our kids when they need someone) x

04/03/2026

This morning I completed the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee consultation survey.

The NDIS is currently reviewing several aspects of the scheme, including behaviour support, social skills training, and therapeutic approaches such as DIRFloortime.

I have shared feedback advocating for the ongoing access to these types of supports, and I would love to encourage others to do the same.

The survey is open until 29 March, and they are specifically asking for feedback from people who use these supports now or have used them in the past.

If your family has experienced DIRFloortime as part of therapy, your voice and lived experience are incredibly important. Hearing directly from families helps decision-makers understand what supports are meaningful and helpful in real life.

I strongly encourage families to take a few minutes to complete the survey and share their experiences.

Please follow the link below to have your say. 🔗

https://healthau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uCgQUMMVnuM1Aq

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

This ‼️ ‼️

•
•
•

Reposted by: A Journey For Avery

09/02/2026

We couldn’t help but join the fun!

22/01/2026

No action comes without intent. This is why it is so useful to look at our children’s behaviour and wonder what it is that makes sense to them in the moment. What need are they trying to meet?

Behaviour always makes sense to the person otherwise they wouldn’t do it.

04/01/2026

Last night we finally celebrated our 2025 at Hunter Speech Pathology on the most epic adventure.
We hope you are all enjoying your break as much as we are.

05/12/2025

Time Outs may not be working the way we think they are.

When your child is having a meltdown, their brain is only focused on finding safety - not learning lessons. They can't access wisdom or logic in those big emotional moments because that part of their brain simply isn't developed yet.

Here's what we're learning: children don't learn to self-soothe alone. They learn to regulate WITH you, through your calm presence and connection.

We call this "Time In," a relationship-based approach that builds security while still providing structure.

Read the full blog to discover this brain-based alternative: https://zurl.co/rsM4E

21/10/2025

Better late than never! 💜

Last Friday, 17th October, was Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day.

Dr Charlotte Forwood has created this amazing resource for teachers and families to help build their understanding of DLD — and, most importantly, to share practical ways we can support children in our care.

You can check it out here 👉 Supporting Students with DLD – Padlet