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Raised with Joy Speech Pathology is a paediatric speech pathology practice.

28/10/2025

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17/10/2025

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared a Book of the Week — I’ve missed these little moments of fun (and all of you!). So, I’m pressing pause on being MIA on socials and jump right back in with a story that’s equal parts hilarious and heartwarming: “Pig the Blob” 🐷💦

This cheeky tale follows Pig, our favourite greedy pug, who’s taken his lounging lifestyle to next level blob status. Here are some ways you can use Pig the Blob to build communication and social-emotional skills with your little one:

🟢 Predicting What Happens Next: What do you think Pig will do when he realises he’s too blobby to move? Encourage your child to guess, giggle, and imagine how Pig might try to fix his sticky situation.

🟢 Character Feelings and Empathy: Discuss how Pig feels at different points in the story — when he’s happy, frustrated, or embarrassed. Ask, “How do you think Trevor feels when Pig won’t play?” to build emotional understanding.

🟢 Balanced Habits Vocabulary: Introduce words like exercise, balance, and energy. Talk about why moving our bodies (and taking breaks from screens!) is important — even for little Pigs.

🟢 Rhyming and Rhythm Fun: Aaron Blabey’s trademark rhymes make this book perfect for practising speech sounds and rhythm. Have fun exaggerating the rhymes together — “Pig the blob was a SLUGGISH SLOB!”

🟢 Cause and Effect: Explore how Pig’s choices lead to certain outcomes. “What happened because Pig wouldn’t get off the couch?” This helps your child connect actions and consequences in a lighthearted way.

🟢 Sequencing Practice: Retell the story in order — what happened first, next, and last? This builds narrative skills and memory recall.

10/02/2025

Last therapy spots available 🖤🖤

08/01/2025

📣Exciting news! Our waiting list for speech pathology and feeding therapy has re-opened for the first time in almost 9 months. If you’d like to secure a spot for your baby or child, please email 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗷𝗼𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂. We’re here to help your little one thrive!

07/01/2025

We are excited to share our final availabilities for our small group therapy programs these school holidays. Get in quickly as these additional openings are getting booked out quickly!

Group offerings are run by Kindred Therapy. Kindred Therapy is a neuroaffirming collaborative therapy space created by Connected Kids Occupational Therapy, Raised with Joy Speech Pathology and South Coast Kids Occupational Therapy.

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03/12/2024

🌟 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀

Did you know some children learn language in chunks instead of single words? This is called 𝙂𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙩 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜, and it’s a truly meaningful and valid way to communicate!

A favourite story of mine is about a client of mine who amazed everyone at preschool one day. One day at preschool, a little guy I work with was saying, “Scooby Doo, Scooby Doo!” At first, it seemed like playful repetition.
But then, 𝗿𝘂𝗵-𝗿𝗼𝗵!—we cracked the code. Turns out, “Scooby Doo” wasn’t about pretending to make-believe playing the fun loving, crime solving doggy—it was his way of saying, “𝙄’𝙢 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙮!”

Why? His lunchbox had a big picture of Scooby on it. By saying “Scooby Doo,” he was connecting the lunchbox with his request to have something to eat. He wasn’t just repeating; he was communicating in the most genius way.

This is Gestalt Language Processing in action. These kids don’t learn language word by word—they learn it in chunks, or “scripts,” tied to moments, feelings, or experiences. And when we slow down and listen, the meaning behind those scripts becomes crystal clear.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:

🔍 Play Language Detective: Their scripts hold meaning. Listen. Observe. Decode. “Scooby Doo” might mean hunger today, excitement tomorrow—it’s all about connection.

🔍 Honour their Words: Once we understood what “Scooby Doo” meant, we could help by modeling: “Oh, you’re hungry! Lunchy Doo!”—giving him the next step in language building.

🔍 Model and Expand: By weaving in new phrases tied to their scripts, we help them build bridges to the next stage of communication.

🔍 Respect the Process: Language grows in stages. From phrases to breaking them down into individual words, it’s all part of their unique journey.

Gestalt Language Processing isn’t just fascinating—it’s a reminder that communication can be as meaningful, intentional and unique as the kids themselves. Do you have any Scooby Doo moments to celebrate?! Tell me below! 🥪💫

18/11/2024

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! 🍼✨

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹! 🥄🍓

Are you ready to embark on this exciting milestone with your baby? Our 𝟰-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is designed to support parents and caregivers with specialised guidance, hands-on learning, and a focus on connection and confidence.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:

🍒Specialised guidance on starting solids, including BLW, recognising readiness, and approaches to introducing solids.

🍌Hands-on learning with BLW demonstrations, spoon-feeding practice, cup drinking, and using utensils.

🍐Bonding and development activities to enhance motor skills and build joyful mealtime connections.

🫐Safety and allergen tips to navigate safe feeding and confidently introduce allergens.

🍇Resources and freebies, including handouts, milestone charts, and helpful guides.

🍊Responsive feeding advice to create positive, stress-free mealtime experiences.

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 & 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
Kicking off January 2025 in the Shoalhaven area (North Nowra)!

🌟 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! Don’t miss this opportunity to make starting solids a joyful experience for you and your little one.

📩 Register your interest now: 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼@𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗷𝗼𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂

Let’s make this big milestone smooth, safe, and fun—together! 💛

18/10/2024

Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common lifelong disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.

The 2024 DLDDAY theme is Speak Up for DLD, calling on the community to speak up for the needs of people with DLD at school and in the workplace. Daily life at school and work often involves talk, lots of talk. And spoken language is a barrier to learning and working for people with DLD.

This is where teachers and employers can have a HUGE impact. By creating a supportive and safe environment, anxiety can be reduced and students and employees with DLD then have the space to grow and thrive. Educators and employers are encouraged to head to RADLD.org for resources on how to support people with DLD at school and work.

Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD), the peak body that coordinates international are advocating for increased recognition and support for people with DLD around the world.

“People with DLD are 6 times more likely to suffer from anxiety and 3 times more likely to have clinical depression. They are also at significant risk of struggling with reading, spelling and mathematics. Although DLD is a common condition affecting many areas of life, people with DLD are unlikely to receive access to services,” said Stephen Parsons, Chairperson of RADLD.

This year, the world is lighting up purple and yellow to boost awareness of DLD globally. RADLD can confirm that more than 100 landmarks are scheduled to shine bright on or around Friday 18 October 2024.

12/09/2024

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26/08/2024

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🗣️

Everyone has their own unique way of communicating. Whether it’s through words, signs, digital messages, or writing, communication builds bridges, creates understanding, and strengthens relationships. It’s all about making connections and expressing ourselves in ways that are truly our own.

🎙️𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭.𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

✨Making Connections
During Speech Pathology Australia Week, it is important to recognise the critical role communication plays in daily life. Effective communication is essential for sharing information, building relationships, and participating fully in society. For individuals with communication difficulties, these activities can be challenging, often leading to social and emotional barriers. Speech pathologists play a key role in addressing these challenges by providing targeted interventions that improve communication abilities and enhance social inclusion. By raising awareness this week, we underscore the essential work of speech pathologists in supporting individuals to communicate more effectively, fostering greater connection and participation in the community.

📎 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Speech pathologists work with people of all ages. They assist those who have trouble understanding and communicating with others, and they help with reading, spelling, and using technology or alternative communication methods.
Speech pathologists also support individuals who have difficulty swallowing, which can make eating and drinking challenging.

22/07/2024

You can make SO many fun art pieces using vegetable stamps. You could use potato, beetroot, broccoli or celery to make your stamps. You could use the beetroot juice as 'vegetable paint' or you could stamp vegetables into paints to make your art!
As you are making your artwork, talk about the properties of your 'paintbrush' in terms of colours, shape, feel and temperature. "I am using my green broccoli heads to paint the leaves of the tree!"

Have fun with this one! Screenshot it for later!

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1/9 Geary Place
North Nowra, NSW
2541

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+493754509

Website

https://www.raisedwithjoy.com.au/

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