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Each language has its own pattern and rhythm in which you speak it. When individuals learn a new language, they commonly speak it using the stress pattern and rhythm of their first language. In English, some syllables within words are stressed while others are not. If the correct stress patterns are not used, a person’s […]

Being a speech pathologist, I frequently meet parents who are concerned that their children are late talkers. Children can learn to talk later than expected for a range of reasons. Some children develop a little slower than other children, but still learn to talk well in their own time. Other children have older siblings who […]

Is your child beginning school next year and you would like to give them a head start? Or is your child already at school, but having difficulty learning to read and spell? There are some things you can do to help your child. Work through the following activities (start with the top ones first; when […]

I work with a number of people who, when they see me for the first time, tell me they never knew they could see a Speech Pathologist to help them with their English pronunciation. My purpose for this blog is to inform you of the process involved in improving your English pronunciation. There are many […]

As a speech pathologist, I see many children who have speech delays or unclear speech. There is a typical age at which each child should be able to say certain sounds. If children have trouble learning to say these sounds correctly by themselves, they may experience frustration, ridicule from peers, and a withdrawal from wanting […]

I work with a number of people from international backgrounds – mostly working professionals – who want to improve the clarity of their speech for both career and personal purposes. When someone has a first language other than English, it is natural that they speak with a different style from a native English speaker. Each […]

Speech pathologists in Australia have either undertaken a four year undergraduate degree or a two year Masters degree in Speech Pathology. Through their studies, they had gained in-depth knowledge in a variety of areas relating to communication. They work with both adults and children with a range of communication or swallowing disorders. They are specialists […]

Autism Spectrum Disorder is now recognised as a relatively common neurodevelopmental disorder. It is commonly diagnosed in a child’s early years, although its cause is yet to be determined. The level at which this brain-based condition may affect a child varies; hence why it is called a “spectrum disorder”. While some children with Autism Spectrum […]

Learning to develop & communicate “Growth” is an integral part of our life, and we all like to experience the growth in all aspects of our lives.  But, unfortunately, not all of us get to experience this growth in an identical fashion as we all are created with many different and limited human conditions, that […]

Designed2Shine Speech Therapy Pathology offers a range of services to children of all ages. If you found your child is a late talker, having difficulties to follow instruction, speech is not clear enough to understand, we can help your child in various ways to recover these problems. Not only that if any adult has accent […]

Do you have a child with autism? Do you work with a child who has autism? Or are you interested in autism? I have attached a helpful handout that lists some common characteristics associated with autism, and contains some valuable tips to help a child who is on the spectrum. I designed this summary handout […]

It’s never too early to start reading books to children. Research has shown that reading books to babies can even have an effect on their future literacy development. Books have many benefits in helping children develop their speech, language, thinking, attention and literacy skills. In addition, they are a great way to bond with a child, providing the opportunity […]

Technology is very much a part of most things we do today, including speech therapy. Since iPads have been on the market, they have become increasingly popular amongst speech pathologists and some client populations, including children with autism. I myself have found iPads to be invaluable – they have a way of holding a child’s attention […]

Welcome to Designed 2 Shine Speech Pathology’s first blog! We are now almost through the first month of 2013. I am back into the swing of things and ready to help you with any needs relating to speech, language and communication. I spent some time travelling over the Christmas holidays, including a couple of weeks […]