Di Van der Walt

This is why we work so hard with our clients - language really is the backbone of our thoughts. ID: "Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about" Benjamin Lee Whorf

There is nothing more important in a young child's life, than the opportunity to play. ID: Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." Fred Rogers.

Recently, I accepted an invitation to present to the staff at a Secondary School, on Developmental Language Disorder. I was blown away to receive this feedback from two of the attendees. Click on the link for more info. eventbrite.com.au/e/developm…

This is what drives the work we do at Perth Hills Speech Pathology - our aim is to be innovative problem solvers for children with diverse needs.

Ponder this for a minute... "Just because I can't talk, doesn't mean I have nothing to say."

"We don't think the intelligence issue matters when it comes to literacy. All children can learn to read and write, can become people who matter to the people around them and can use reading and writing in ways that improve their lives" Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver

'No person is too anything to be able to read or write." - David Yoder, 2000

[Share Time] - What is your child's biggest speech therapy win? It might be a small thing, but BIG to you - any win is worth a share!

"That feeling you get when your client gets into trouble at school... for TALKING too much!" #perthhillsspeech #myjobhereisdone #ilovemyjob #confidence #mentalhealth #meansmorethanyouknow

"How many books do you read to your child each night? or should I say... How many books does your child want you to read each night?"

"By 5 years of age a child can usually use well formed sentences to be understood by most people, tell simple stories and follow 3 part instructions." If you child is not doing this, or you are unsure... DO NOT WAIT AND SEE. Contact a Speech Therapist.

"Speech Therapy has enabled us to effectively communicate and connect with out child. It's provided us with the tools and knowledge to support our child's development. This has been fundamental with assisting him to successfully engage in the community. #SPWeek #Communication

In our opinion, a strengths based approach is the ONLY approach to any neurodiversity. Please read and share. 🧡 additudemag.com/how-to-expla…

Are you a Speech Pathologist with an interest in AAC, but not quite sure where to start... I'll solve that little problem for you! This is where you can start. Jane Farrall has put together this fantastic training of Evidence Based Practice in AAC. janefarrallconsulting.thinki…

This is so insightful. Worth reading and keeping this perspective in mind. 🧡 additudemag.com/what-my-son-…

"Having a productive afternoon updating and developing resources. I'm proud of our use of gold standard assessment at Perth Hills Speech." - Charlotte, Speech Pathologist Great resources courtesy of @adventuresinspeechpathology

"For us it's been about getting valuable support, knowledge and specific focus on areas that with speech therapy we are seeing huge improvements in. 🙂" #PerthHillsSpeech #SPWeek #SpeechPathologyWeek #Communication #Support #Knowledge #Focus #Improvement #Goals

Our team loves working together to achieve a common goal - that being to improve the lives of the children and families we see, through an evidence base, quality service that thrives on being innovative and above all FUN!

"To our family, speech therapy means our children are developing their language and communication skills to help build friendships and relationships with others." #PerthHillsSpeech #SPWeek #SpeechPathologyWeek #Language #Communication #Friendships #Relationships