Talking Together: From Our Couch to Yours

It’s our Halloween episode…but after the costumes and dad-jokes, we dive into something all parents ask us about: starting school. If your little one is transitioning to Prep/Kindergarten, this chat is your gentle, practical guide. We cover independence (bags, lunchboxes, self-care), resilience (handling big feelings, problem-solving, asking for help), and why phonological awareness (rhyming, syllable claps, sound hunts) is the pre-literacy superpower. You’ll get easy, everyday ways to model

In the final episode of our Neurodiversity series, we share simple, real-life ways to raise inclusive kids—at home, in kindy, and everywhere in between. From modelling language and emotions to “I wonder…” prompts, books, and AAC-friendly tips, this is your practical guide to turning curiosity into compassion.This week, we answer a big parent/educator ask: How do I help children accept, include, and support neurodivergent peers—without making it awkward or performative?We cover:Modelling inclusion in

In Episode 2 of our Neurodiversity-Affirming Care series, we explore one of the most misunderstood parts of language development: Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP).You’ll learn:What Echolalia really is — and why it’s more than just repeatingHow some children learn language in chunks (gestalts) rather than word by wordWhy scripted language from TV shows, books, or songs can be meaningful communicationThe stages of Gestalt Language ProcessingPractical strategies to support Gestalt

Content warning: Episode includes discussion of mental health, anxiety and mention of self-harm. In this powerful and emotional episode of Talking Together, Hermione and George dive deep into neurodiversity-affirming practise, a significant shift happening not only in speech pathology, but wider healthcare, education and our community.They cover:What "neurodiversity-affirming practise" actually meansWhy old therapy models (like ABA) can be harmfulThe dangers of masking and its mental

In this episode of Talking Together, we dive into the power of growth mindset and why it’s the secret to helping kids (and adults) tackle challenges with confidence.Discover the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, and how a simple word like “yet” can completely transform a child’s mindset.In this conversation, we cover:• What a growth mindset really means• The link between growth mindset, resilience, and neuroplasticity• How to shift kids from fearing failure to embracing challenges•

From bilingualism “causing delays” to whether AAC stops kids from talking, in this episode, we’re busting the biggest myths in speech pathology. We reveal surprising statistics about early intervention, school readiness, and what really matters when it comes to speech intelligibility. If you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about child development, this chat will change the way you think about these speech and language topics.

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Australian Early Developmental Census data. With only 52.9% of children developmentally on track by prep, we explore what’s going wrong in early childhood education, the pressure on kindy educators, and why so many kids are entering school unprepared.We also share real-world stories from speech therapy sessions, discuss brain development before age 5, and reveal how overwhelmed educators are doing their best in survival mode. Plus, we introduce practical