Malta Speech Therapy

23/09/2025

30/08/2025

Action for stammering children have this great piece of advice.

👉 A little patience goes a long way to a child who stammers. They can tell from our facial expressions if we’re feeling impatient.

✨When a child knows you are really listening they will generally feel more accepted and relaxed.✨

It’s also important not to tell the child to hurry up, or finish their sentences.😀

23/08/2025

🐰 The “R” Sound – Why It Can Be Tricky! 🐰

Did you know the /r/ sound is one of the last speech sounds many children learn?
That’s why “rabbit” sometimes comes out as “wabbit” or “red” as “wed.” This is called rhotacism.

The /r/ sound can be challenging because it needs very fine tongue movements and coordination, much trickier than sounds like /m/ or /p/ which most children learn earlier.

If you are concerned about any speech sounds and language development please reach out a speech therapist.

💡 Fun fact: English /r/ is considered one of the hardest sounds across languages worldwide!

13/08/2025

Play is so important for language development!

When kids play, they’re not “just having fun”—they’re exploring new words, practicing sounds, and building social skills. Whether it’s pretending to be a chef, building with blocks, or making animal noises, play turns language into something real and exciting.

💡 As a speech therapist, I see it every day: when we make learning playful, communication skills grow naturally.

14/06/2025

Is your child getting stuck on words?

Stuttering/Stammering can be a normal part of child development but it can also require help from a speech therapist. If you are unsure speak to a qualified speech therapist ☺️

03/06/2025

Did you know that different speech sounds are produced by using different parts of our mouth? 👄

We use the front and back of our mouth 👄

We use our lips 💋, our tongue 👅 and our teeth 😬 to help us produce sounds.

The picture below shows where each sound is produced in our mouth 🗣️

26/05/2025

Remember childhood is not a race 🌸

24/05/2025

Why is the R sound so tricky? 🧐🤔

Well, R can be tough to master because its pronunciation changes based on:
1️⃣ Where it is in the word
2️⃣ What sounds come before or after it

Let’s break it down! 👇

🔹 Pre-vocalic R is the classic R sound — it comes before a vowel, like in “red” or “rain.” 🌧️

🔸 Vocalic R happens when the R comes after a vowel — and it takes on some of that vowel’s vibe! Think of the difference between “star” ⭐ and “care” 💛 — can you hear and feel it?

When we work on R in speech therapy, we usually figure out which type is easiest for your child to start with, and build from there! 🚀

04/05/2025

✨ Update- The deadline is approaching for our Summer Social Communication Groups ✨

📅 Register your interest by Saturday, May 10th!
📩 DM us your email address and we’ll send you a screening questionnaire.

🗓️ Groups will run for 6 weeks in July & August.

✅ Perfect for kids who benefit from structured, supported social interaction in small groups!

📬 Already reached out? Keep an eye on your inbox — we’ll be in touch soon!

🔍 Check our previous post for more info!

26/04/2025

Words Matter!

As a speech therapist, I see firsthand how the words we choose can shape confidence, learning, and connection.
Let’s swap “You can’t do that yet” with “You’re still learning – keep going!”
Or “That’s wrong” with “Let’s try it a different way!”

Positive language builds self-esteem, encourages progress, and creates a safe space for growth – especially for our little communicators.

Speak kindness. Speak growth. Speak possibilities.

16/04/2025

🌼🌼 Now Enrolling: Small Group Social Skills Sessions 🌼🌼

Ideal for Tweens & Teens with Autism (Ages 10–17)

This June, we’re kicking off 6-week small group social skills Saturday sessions for tweens and teens with autism, designed to support real-life connection, confidence, and communication.

Groups will be small (3–4 participants) and carefully matched by:

• Ages 10–12
• Ages 13–15
• Ages 16–17

Each session provides a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming space where young people can grow their social skills, build friendships, and feel empowered, all while having fun.

Interested in registering your child? Send us a message to register your interest.

Spots are limited and filling fast!

02/04/2025

Did you know today is world Autism awareness day? Thanks to Mrs Speechie P for this great infographic!