Welcome to the Blog of Anna Biavati-Smith
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for children
Sound development in toddlers
Limited consonant sound use results in unintelligible speech and often indicates a motor speech disorder (apraxia) or phonological disorder. Check out these norms and the list of “red flags” which indicate that speech therapy is likely needed to help your child learn to be understood. By 18 months Child produces
Selective Mutism: answering questions at Christmas time
Children with Selective Mutism find it hard to answer questions and at Christmas time everyone is prone to ask more questions. Here are strategies for parents on how to deal with some situations.
Help your child use two or more words
How can you help your child use more than one word?
Help your child with language: the power of choice
Always give your child a choice… that will help develop language
How to teach your child to speak: from imitation to words
In this video I talk about the 8 stages before a child will start to speak. Imitation is an important aspect of learning to speak.
The benefit of Bilingualism
In This video I describe what is bilingualism, and certainly it is NOT bilingualism that causes a language delay. Speaking more than one language is amazing.
Use the environment to improve language
Use the environment to improve your child’s language and speech sounds.
Learn Language: stop using flashcards
Children learn language linking object to sounds… stop using FLASHCARDS
Selective Mutism working with the senses
In this video I explore how important is to stimulate senses to lower your child anxiety.
Help your child with language: playing with blocks
Children learn through play and I discovered this game from 1970, which provides fun and excitement for children. It can be used for children with any abilities.
