The philosophy of The Little Bookworm is to provide a range of services to target a range of needs. Providing the community with strategies that parents and carers can use to strengthen oral language skills in very young children, in particular children who have an early delay or are at risk of developing language disorders.
As an example have a look our book Careful Audrey! Research shows us children who have strong spoken language skills before they enter school have a greater chance of succeeding academically and developing strong literacy skills. Unfortunately at this stage, we are unable to accept any new bookings and our waiting list is closed.
As an example have a look our book Careful Audrey! Research shows us children who have strong spoken language skills before they enter school have a greater chance of succeeding academically and developing strong literacy skills. Unfortunately at this stage, we are unable to accept any new bookings and our waiting list is closed.
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Some children develop speech and language skills later than expected (babbling, use of gestures, understanding words, using words, developing social skills such as eye gaze). If your infant or toddler is not developing as expected (refer to the FAQ for more information), it is important to get an assessment as early intervention is important for some conditions.
Some children develop their speech sounds later than expected. For some children, they develop their sounds typically, however their development is slower than expected. For other children, there is an underlying speech sound disorder which will benefit from more intensive therapy.
If your child's speech is not developing as expected (refer to the FAQ for more information), it is important to get an assessment as early intervention is important for some conditions.
If your child's speech is not developing as expected (refer to the FAQ for more information), it is important to get an assessment as early intervention is important for some conditions.
Most children start saying their first words around somewhere between 8 and 12 months. Keep in mind that when a child starts saying their first words, they will not pronounce the word in the same way that an adult does. A sound sequence is considered a first word when the child uses the same set of sounds each time they see a particular item.
All children have some errors in their speech until they are about 6 or 7 years of age. There is a wide variation in when children develop their sounds. However it is important that most errors have resolved before starting school. Below is information which will give you an idea of whether your child's speech is developing as expected.
By 9 to 12 months of age, your baby may be very interested in sharing books with you. If you choose the right books, and use strategies that engage young children, your child is likely to really enjoy this activity. Babies are developing their ability to speak words, and to understand what others say to them.
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