Andrea Holland Speech Pathology

15/07/2019

New school term, new blog! One of my favourite topics - the wonderful world of words (and how increasing vocabulary can help overcome delays in literacy development)

Recently, I was talking to a parent who was concerned about her youngest child, aged 10 and in grade 5 at school. Her child is reading at a low level for her age and seemed unmotivated to improve as...

03/03/2019

To our wonderful school teachers... We are well into the first term of the school year, and it is important to take care of your voice as you rally the kids in the classroom or playground.

Avoid or help relieve vocal tiredness and strain with this little list of quick, easy vocal care tips.

The first term of a new schooling year has many new challenges: getting to know your students, establishing the classroom expectations and environment, and of course communicating, instructing, and...

18/12/2018

My first blog is up on my website! And it's about one of my favourite topics - books!

Parents often dream of cuddling up with their little one and reading through their first story book. But in reality, many children are initially far more interested in pulling books off the shelf,...

13/12/2018

This is why I have such a fun job!

15/10/2018

A couple of months of ago, I had an article published in Holistic Bliss magazine. In my practice (as I am sure many of my colleagues will identify with) it is important to establish rapport with clients. As everyone is so different, achieving this isn't always straightforward and requires us being present, observant and open to seeing things a different way. I hope you enjoy the read!
You can also read in on page 34 of the full issue here: https://issuu.com/nessfinn/docs/holistic_bliss_jun_vol_102

29/05/2018

One of my favourite quotes: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

Apparently not by Albert Einstein according to "fact checkers" but it is still a great quote!

Bryan :)

07/04/2018

To all those parents who struggle with getting their kids to put on their shoes!

There's now scientific evidence that being barefoot is important to optimal brain and sensory development!

28/03/2018

Interesting article

The success of the Finnish system is proof that inclusive education is best for all children, whether disabled or typical, says actor Sally Phillips

19/03/2018

Great to see this discussion!

13/03/2018

Attended a very informative seminar on Monday with Dr. Richard Mills from C.A.A.R., Bath, UK. He showed this video of an autistic woman describing the way she communicates, and redefining traditional ideas of communication along the way. Amazing.

The first part is in my "native language," and then the second part provides a translation, or at least an explanation. This is not a look-at-the-autie gawki...

02/02/2018

A very well composed article in an area I am very interested in!

Free Features  |   February 01, 2018 Healthy Breathing, ’Round the ClockProblems with airway functioning during sleep can hurt children’s health. And SLPs, alongside other professionals, are on the front lines of identification and intervention. Nicole Archambault, EdS, MS, CCC-SLP Author No...