My Word Speech Therapy Podcast

On this episode I chat to Occupational Therapist Maddy from My Word Health about how to help children with their sleep skills. We cover topics around why sleep is important, what happens when we don't get enough sleep, and some tips and strategies to help your child with their sleep.

On this episode I chat with My Word Health's Speech Pathologist, Shae, about an area of particular interest to her - stuttering! Shae has dedicated a lot of her career to learn about stuttering and work with children who have a stutter. She shares what she has learned and some tips for how to identify a stutter and work with your Speech Pathologist to treat it.

On this episode I chat with Kim from Plan Hero about what Plan Management of your NDIS budget involves as well as some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of plan management through the NDIS. Here's how you can get in contact with Kim and Plan Hero. Website:  https://planhero.com.au/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/planheroaustralia/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ndisplanhero...

On this episode I chat with Key Worker and Educator Lisa all about the foundations of literacy and what things you can help your child practise to help them have the best success in learning to read and write.

On this episode I chat with My Word Health's Key Worker Team Leader, Michelle Gilchrist, all about what a Key Worker is and how they help children thrive in life.

On this episode I chat with Speech Pathologist Shae Gillmartin from Insight Speech about school transitions and how we use our social and regulation skills in these tasks. We unpack the steps involved in school transitions and how we can best support our children in this stage of life. You can find more of Shae at Insight Speech https://insightspeech.com.au  

On this episode I chat with David from Buttons Support Services about the role of a Support Worker and how they can help your child. David shares his knowledge and insight from working in the industry as the Director of Buttons Support Services    If you would like to connect with David and his team you can reach out via social media @buttonssupport or their website www.buttonsservices.com

On this episode I talk to Karla Morison who is a Speech Pathologist in Queensland. Karla is a fantastic Speechie with a special interest in Early Language Development. She shares lots of tips for how you can best support your child in their language development.   You can find Karla at Greater Heights Therapy Services in Toowoomba. Here is a link to the websites we discussed in the episode. https:...

On this episode I chat with Michael from Amazing Skills - a social skills company that runs online social skills programs to help kids. Michael is so enthusiastic about the work he does and helping neurodivergent kids learn the skills they need to succeed in life and meet their goals. This is Part 2 of this conversation as Michael and I had so much knowledge to share. If you haven't already listen...

On this episode I chat with Michael from Amazing Skills - a social skills company that runs online social skills programs to help kids. Michael is so enthusiastic about the work he does and helping neurodivergent kids learn the skills they need to succeed in life and meet their goals. This is Part 1 of this conversation as Michael and I had so much knowledge to share. Part 2 will be released in ou...

On this episode I chat with Maddy Smith who is an Occupational Therapist at My Word Speech Therapy. We discuss the topic of regulation, including both emotional regulation and sensory regulation. It's a big topic in the Occupational Therapy space currently and Maddy and I unpack what exactly regulation is and how we can help children to incorporate this into their daily lives. You can find more of...

On this episode I chat with Weh Yeoh who is one of the cofounders of UMBO, a Telehealth company that provides Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services online. Weh and I unpack answers to questions about the benefits of Telehealth and the research behind its effectiveness. If you'd like to find more about Weh please check out: www.umbo.com.au   www.wehyeoh.com   If you would like to book...

On this episode I talk with Allied Health Assistant (AHA), Brooke, and answer some questions about what an AHA does and how they work with children to help them meet their goals.   You can find more of Brooke at My Word Speech Therapy www.mywordspeechtherapy.com

Do you live in a rural, regional, or remote area with limited access to healthcare services? This week Rachel Kerin from Kerin Health and I unpack how living in rural areas limits access to health services and provide some practical tips on how to make the most of the access that is available.   You can find Rachel at https://www.kerinphysioco.com.au/  or by searching @kerinphysioco on Instagram a...

Have you ever wondered exactly what speech therapy is? This week I chat with Speechie Shae from My Word Speech Therapy about all things speech pathology and how we help kids. For more information about us or to book an appointment please visit our website https://mywordspeechtherapy.com/ or find us on social media @mywordspeechtherapy