Triple L Paediatric Speech Pathology & Audiology

07/11/2025

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17/10/2025

Whew! What a week!

Appreciating the little things that are going right like surviving another week and finally, wine and the weekend! 🍷😁

Have a good weekend to all!

15/10/2025

October is Dyslexia awareness month!
Resharing this to give more awareness what dyslexia is and its related symptoms.

This week is World Dyslexia Week! We're resharing our insights on Dyslexia to raise awareness and help others understand it better.

What is Dyslexia?

It is a specific learning disorder that predominantly affects reading skills. It involves challenges in accurately and fluently recognizing words, spelling, and decoding written language.

Children with Dyslexia may struggle with tasks such as reading comprehension, phonological awareness, and word retrieval.

It's important to note that Dyslexia is a neurobiological condition that can vary in its severity and impact from person to person.

Some symptoms of Dyslexia according to Australian Dyslexia Association are:

➡️Problems learning sound- letter and letter-sound matching for reading and spelling.
➡️Difficulty in sounding out and quickly recognising single words.
➡️Reading slowly with many mistakes and difficulty recognising familiar, high- frequency words from one line to the next in a text.
➡️Poor spelling (associated with accompanying Dysgraphia)
➡️Poor visual gestalt / coding (orthographic coding)
➡️Reading comprehension can be impeded as a result of the above and/or poor language processing development.

❗️Early detection and intervention is important to assist the child suspected of Dyslexia.

What is the benefit of seeing a Speech Pathologist in relation to Dyslexia?

✔️A Speech Pathologist can investigate or rule out any other underlying conditions such as auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia (by referring to an OT when indicated) , and/or speech or language disorder.

✔️ A Speech Pathologist can perform a full assessment of speech, language, auditory processing, auditory perceptual, reading comprehension and written language skills and can (with additional training/special interest in literacy skills) give a formal diagnosis of Specific Learning Impairments in Dyslexia (and Dysgraphia which we will post about in the future).

✔️A Speech Pathologist can provide evidence-based therapy tailor-made for your specific child’s needs according to the outcomes of the assessment.

✔️ A Speech Pathologist can target speech production and language difficulties (that may underpin literacy difficulties), as well as literacy-based challenges all within the same targeted therapy session.

Triple L Speech Pathology and Audiology is committed to helping individuals with Dyslexia reach their full potential. Our team has years of experience in providing assessments and interventions that address the unique challenges of Dyslexia and related disorders. If you or someone you know is seeking support, reach out to Triple L and let us guide you towards better communication and literacy skills.

13/10/2025

"Speech Pathologists are highly educated and trained Allied Health professionals who diagnose and treat a range of disorders that affect a child's ability to communicate."

A Speech Pathologist can investigate and rule out any underlying causes of literacy issues or challenges. It’s so important to ensure there are no underlying speech, language, or auditory processing difficulties first.

They also work closely with occupational therapists and audiologists to make sure children receive the right support from the start.

Read our article on our website for more information!

Speech Pathologists are highly educated Allied Health professionals who diagnose and treat a range of disorders that affect a child's ability to communicate.

30/09/2025

We say goodbye to the beautiful therapy doggie that has been with me since I started my private practice in 2013 … Rocksy may you fly with the angels , thank you for all the love you have given your family and all the children that you have touched over the years - love you beautiful girl

25/09/2025

Some great ideas for the school holidays that not only support sensory regulation but also help kids practise chores and life skills!

Here's why some of these chores for Sensory Kids are helping reduce those sensitivities...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-06-7-smart-chores-for-sensory-sensitive-kids/

23/09/2025

✨ Join our Team!✨

We’re excited to be expanding and are looking for a dedicated Paediatric Speech Pathologist to work with us.

This is a chance to make a real difference in children’s lives and be part of a supportive, collaborative team. 💙

✔ Rewarding work with children and families
✔ Friendly team and family-centred culture
✔ Ongoing professional growth opportunities

Please note: You must have working rights in Australia to apply.

Link below to apply or you can also email us at triplelspeech@gmail.com

Triple L Speech Pathology and Audiology

22/09/2025

What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?

APD occurs when a child hears sounds normally, but their brain has difficulty processing and making sense of what they hear.

In this article, we outline some of the common signs and symptoms to look out for!

A simple checklist to identify listening difficulties that a child with an Auditory Processing Disorder may experience. Please get in touch if you're concerned.

17/08/2025

Are we all ready for Monday? 😁

Have a good week ahead! 🩷

13/08/2025

Such a good visual!
We at Triple L, also know play is more than fun- it’s a foundation for development! From solitary exploration to cooperative games, every stage of play builds the following key skills:

🌟 Cognitive Skills:
• Problem-Solving: Figuring out puzzles or game challenges.
• Creativity: Making up stories or imaginary worlds.

🌟 Physical Skills:
• Motor Skills: Strengthening hand muscles to help with cutting with scissors for school activities.
• Coordination & Balance: Building body control to help with standing in line at school or running with friends!

🌟 Emotional Skills:
• Resilience & Patience: Trying again and waiting for their turn.
• Negotiation: Working together to agree on game rules.

🌟 Communication & Social Skills:
• Language: Learning new words, telling stories, and listening.
• Social Skills: Learning to share, take turns, show empathy, and work as a team.

So, encourage play at home and be assured that your little one is learning and developing a lot of important skills!

This week we are thinking about play!

20/07/2025

An interesting read and something that I have always fundamentally believed is essential!

A good structured synthetic phonics programme is only the start and one small incomplete portion of the literacy puzzle. A child’s speech , auditory processing , spoken language , understanding of written sentence construction , motor planning, reading comprehension and higher order language should all be assessed and developed (where indicated) within intervention sessions . Without this holistic therapy , a child may know the phonic code , but might not be able to apply it in their written language , or may read with limited understanding. Every element of communication development is essential to maximise a child’s literacy skills . This is why Speechies, in terms of evidence - base ,are so equipped for literacy intervention.

When it comes to reading intervention, few programs are as widely known, or as hotly debated, as the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach. Marketed as a lifeline for children with dyslexia and word-level reading disabilities (WLRD), OG is often touted as the gold standard. But is it? A closer look at the....