Help! My toddler isn't speaking! Interview with Speech Pathologist Alana Frederick - Speech delay, when to seek help, tongue ties/hearing/adenoids, tips for parents on a waitlist and Autism Spectrum Disorder
04/24/23 • 84 min
Today is one of our FAVOURITE episodes to date and is so informative. We can't wait for you to dive into today's topic, particularly if you are anxiously questioning your child's speech development.
In this week's episode we interview Speech Pathologist, Alana Frederick and Founder of Hello Friend Speech Pathology. Alana is a qualified Speech Pathologist and a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.
She has worked as a Speech Pathologist in Private Practice for 9 years, with the past 7 of those being based in Ipswich and its surrounds.
Alana has also completed a Masters of Autism Studies to gain a better understanding of how to support children with an Autism diagnosis and has participated in additional classes in Auslan to have this as an additional skill.
To find out more about seminars, workshops and booking in with Alana, head to https://www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/
Episode breakdown:
- What is actually considered speech delay and when should we be seeing a Speech Pathologist?
- What are the most common speech difficulties in young children/toddlers? And what is generally the cause of speech delay?
- Is there a link between speech delay and developmental delay?
- How do we get an evaluation and what should we expect when we get there? (Especially when kids are shy or nervous around new people?)
- How can we help prepare our kids for seeing a speech pathologist? As in how to talk to them about the session?
- How can we as parents help our children? Is there anything we can do while waiting for an appointment (if there is a wait list?) as in certain toys, music, books etc? See an ENT?
- Stutters - when are they normal and when are they a problem?
- What are some coping mechanisms for aggressive behavioural issues with speech
- Is it considered a speech delay when they understand everything you say (as in instructions) but don't attempt to talk back?
- Is it considered normal when a toddler is still babbling a lot in between words at 3?
- Is there a relationship between speech delay and ASD or are these completely separate?
- Social Anxiety speech delay vs autism speech delay?
LISTENERS WRITE IN QUESTIONS:
- Tongue ties and lisps and their connection to speech delay?
- Word count (when do we focus on this? When should we be concerned?
- Talking non stop at home but won’t talk at daycare. Is this normal?
- Can parents or other siblings cause speech delay?
- How to measure progress and determine when a child is ready to transition out of speech therapy?
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Today is one of our FAVOURITE episodes to date and is so informative. We can't wait for you to dive into today's topic, particularly if you are anxiously questioning your child's speech development.
In this week's episode we interview Speech Pathologist, Alana Frederick and Founder of Hello Friend Speech Pathology. Alana is a qualified Speech Pathologist and a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.
She has worked as a Speech Pathologist in Private Practice for 9 years, with the past 7 of those being based in Ipswich and its surrounds.
Alana has also completed a Masters of Autism Studies to gain a better understanding of how to support children with an Autism diagnosis and has participated in additional classes in Auslan to have this as an additional skill.
To find out more about seminars, workshops and booking in with Alana, head to https://www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/
Episode breakdown:
- What is actually considered speech delay and when should we be seeing a Speech Pathologist?
- What are the most common speech difficulties in young children/toddlers? And what is generally the cause of speech delay?
- Is there a link between speech delay and developmental delay?
- How do we get an evaluation and what should we expect when we get there? (Especially when kids are shy or nervous around new people?)
- How can we help prepare our kids for seeing a speech pathologist? As in how to talk to them about the session?
- How can we as parents help our children? Is there anything we can do while waiting for an appointment (if there is a wait list?) as in certain toys, music, books etc? See an ENT?
- Stutters - when are they normal and when are they a problem?
- What are some coping mechanisms for aggressive behavioural issues with speech
- Is it considered a speech delay when they understand everything you say (as in instructions) but don't attempt to talk back?
- Is it considered normal when a toddler is still babbling a lot in between words at 3?
- Is there a relationship between speech delay and ASD or are these completely separate?
- Social Anxiety speech delay vs autism speech delay?
LISTENERS WRITE IN QUESTIONS:
- Tongue ties and lisps and their connection to speech delay?
- Word count (when do we focus on this? When should we be concerned?
- Talking non stop at home but won’t talk at daycare. Is this normal?
- Can parents or other siblings cause speech delay?
- How to measure progress and determine when a child is ready to transition out of speech therapy?
_________________________________________________________________________________
Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here
If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could leave us a rating or review, it means so much to us and it really helps us to be seen (and obviously we will love you forever for it!)
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
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Schoolyard bullies, Marketplace mishaps, Unsolicited advice, Adult tantrums & Desert island skincare
We are back to Tuesday eps- turns out we missed it! Getting a few things off our chests today – bullies, strange neighbours, unsolicited advice, tantrums (with a twist) and parenting amnesia. We are also going through our desert island must haves of skincare and are looking forward to seeing if you agree with us! We hope you enjoy todays catch up and as always, reach out if you have any questions – thanks for listening x
Episode breakdown:
· Nicknames and bullies
· Little trip down memory lane for Nicola
· Jess’ neighbour saga continues
· Marketplace mishaps
· Nic’s at 38 weeks and she is nesting
· Unsolicited advice, we’ve given it and received it
· Emotional little toddlers
· The day that Jess had a tantrum to Nicola
· Easter chocolate and parenting amnesia
· Leo having a little chat
· Desert Island top 3 skincare products
· Jess – Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser, Weleda Skin Food, Hamilton Sunscreen. Honourary mention to Habitual Sleep Mask
· Nicola – Gua Sha Jane, Irridale Glow Time, Rationale Night Cream. Honourary mention to Sunday Riley CEO cream
Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here
If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could leave us a rating or review, it means so much to us and it really helps us to be seen (and obviously we will love you forever for it!)
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
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Episode breakdown
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Why did you create Your Birth Project?
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Main tips for those preparing to give birth?
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To find out more about Your Birth Project, visit:
https://www.yourbirthproject.com/about-the-course
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Want to meet some more mum friends in the area? Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here
If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could leave us a rating or review, it means so much to us and it really helps us to be seen (and obviously we will love you forever for it!)
Follow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
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