Mosman Language and Learning Centre

Mosman Language and Learning Centre MLLC has been established since 1998. We are a family-friendly centre in the heart of Mosman Village

Who said speech therapy can’t be fun? 🚤🐄Today’s game: Bow vs Boat (minimal pairs magic)We loaded up the boat with animal...
26/03/2026

Who said speech therapy can’t be fun? 🚤🐄

Today’s game: Bow vs Boat (minimal pairs magic)

We loaded up the boat with animals—but here’s the catch… you only get a turn if you say the word clearly!
“Bow” vs “Boat” = that final /t/ sound makes all the difference 👀

By turning it into a game, we’re helping kids:
✔️ Hear the difference between similar sounds
✔️ Practice marking final sounds
✔️ Build confidence without even realising they’re “working”

Because when therapy feels like play… progress happens faster 💙

Save this idea for your next session!
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“My 18-month-old isn’t talking… should I be worried?” It’s one of the most common questions we get (often at school drop...
25/03/2026

“My 18-month-old isn’t talking… should I be worried?”

It’s one of the most common questions we get (often at school drop-off, or at the park).

At 18 months, children are typically:
• Saying around 5–20 words (this can vary!)
• Understanding simple instructions (e.g. “give it to me”)
• Pointing, gesturing, or showing you things they’re interested in
• Trying to copy words or sounds

But here’s the thing — every child develops at their own pace.

💭 You might consider an assessment if your child:
• Isn’t using any words yet
• Doesn’t seem to understand simple directions
• Isn’t pointing, waving, or engaging much socially
• Has lost words they were previously using

The good news? Early support can make a big difference.

Speech pathologists don’t just work with children — we work with YOU, giving you simple, practical strategies to support your child’s language development in everyday moments (yes, even during snack time and bath time).

If you’ve been wondering or worrying, trust your gut. It never hurts to check in.

Because sometimes, a little support early on can go a long way.

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Reluctant writer? We’ve got you 👏One of our favourite strategies is tapping into a child’s interests to make writing fee...
23/03/2026

Reluctant writer? We’ve got you 👏

One of our favourite strategies is tapping into a child’s interests to make writing feel less like “work” and more like fun.

This week, we used Canva with a student who usually avoids writing tasks… and the difference was incredible. Instead of resistance, we saw creativity, engagement, and a willingness to keep going ✨

By giving them choice over design, layout, and visuals, they naturally wanted to add more words to match their ideas. What started as a simple task turned into a detailed, thoughtful piece of writing — without the usual push.

💡 The takeaway: When we meet kids where they’re at, we open the door to learning.

Reluctant writers don’t need more pressure — they need the right approach. And there are so many ways we can support them to succeed.

If your child struggles with writing, you’re not alone — and there are ways to make it enjoyable.

LearningThroughPlay SpeechTherapy

🎨 Following directions in today’s speech therapy sessionToday we worked on following directions using a colouring activi...
02/02/2026

🎨 Following directions in today’s speech therapy session

Today we worked on following directions using a colouring activity — a simple task with powerful language benefits.

Directions like:
“Colour the chimney orange”
help children practise:
• listening carefully
• understanding key words (colour, object, position)
• holding information in mind
• following instructions in the right order

Activities like this support classroom skills, where children are expected to listen, process, and act on spoken directions every day.

Learning doesn’t always look like worksheets — sometimes it looks like crayons and creativity 💛

🏉 NRL is better than NFL… and here’s why!Today in therapy, we tapped into a child’s love of NRL to work on written langu...
30/01/2026

🏉 NRL is better than NFL… and here’s why!

Today in therapy, we tapped into a child’s love of NRL to work on written language skills. Using their favourite sport as inspiration, we practised:

• Persuasive writing – “Why NRL is better than NFL”
• Organising ideas – opening statement, reasons, conclusion
• Vocabulary – sport-related words, adjectives, action verbs
• Sentence structure – connecting ideas clearly
• Expressing opinions – giving reasons and supporting them

Using a child’s interests makes writing meaningful and motivating. Suddenly, “homework” doesn’t feel like work — it’s sharing their passion! 💛

When kids write about what they love, language skills grow naturally… and we might just convince them that NRL really is the best 😉

💭 “They know the word… so why are they confused?”Today in therapy, we worked on multiple-meaning words — words that soun...
28/01/2026

💭 “They know the word… so why are they confused?”

Today in therapy, we worked on multiple-meaning words — words that sound the same but mean different things, like bank, bat or match.

For many children, these words can quietly trip them up.

They might:
• misunderstand instructions
• struggle to follow conversations
• get confused when reading
• feel frustrated because “they should know this word already”

What looks like inattention or confusion is often a vocabulary gap — not a lack of effort.

Understanding homonyms helps children:
✔ use context to work out meaning
✔ follow classroom language more easily
✔ improve comprehension and confidence
✔ feel less lost in everyday conversations

Today’s session focused on slowing language down, exploring meanings, and helping this child feel more confident using words that once felt tricky.

Because when language makes sense, learning feels easier 💛

🍳 Cooking at home today!Every pancake flipped, or cookie decorated, was a chance to talk, describe, and practise new wor...
23/01/2026

🍳 Cooking at home today!

Every pancake flipped, or cookie decorated, was a chance to talk, describe, and practise new words. Learning can happen while having fun.

While helping to measure, stir, pour, and name ingredients, we practised:
• Vocabulary – foods, utensils, and actions
• Sequencing – following steps in a recipe
• Sentence building – describing what they’re doing (“I’m stirring the batter”)
• Listening & understanding – following instructions safely
• Turn-taking & conversation – chatting and sharing ideas while cooking

Every pancake flipped or cookie decorated was a chance to talk, describe, and practise new words.

Hands busy, mouths talking — home practise can be fun AND build language skills! 💛

🎨 Play-doh in today’s speech therapy sessionToday’s session looked like play — but play-doh was helping us work on impor...
21/01/2026

🎨 Play-doh in today’s speech therapy session

Today’s session looked like play — but play-doh was helping us work on important speech and language goals.

While rolling, squeezing and shaping, we targeted:
• using descriptive words (colours, sizes, textures)
• expanding sentences (“I made a long snake”)
• following and giving instructions
• turn-taking and conversational skills
• staying engaged while talking

Hands busy, mouths talking.

Today’s session looked like play, but Play-Doh was helping us work on important speech and language goals — and that’s when real progress happens 💛

🧩 One piece at a time…In therapy, we often turn learning into a game.Each time a child completes a language task —answer...
20/01/2026

🧩 One piece at a time…

In therapy, we often turn learning into a game.

Each time a child completes a language task —
answering a question, using a new word, following instructions —
they earn one piece of the puzzle.

Piece by piece, the picture comes together.
Just like their language skills.

Puzzles help build:
• attention and turn-taking
• problem solving
• motivation and confidence
• language through play

Small steps. Clear goals. Big smiles when the puzzle is complete 💛

Learning works best when it feels fun.

📚 Why we love Pamela Allen books (hello, Mr McGee!)Books like Mr McGee are more than just a fun read — they’re amazing f...
18/01/2026

📚 Why we love Pamela Allen books (hello, Mr McGee!)

Books like Mr McGee are more than just a fun read — they’re amazing for language development and pre-literacy skills.

✨ Here’s why:

• Rhyming & rhythm
Helps children hear sound patterns — a key skill for learning to read.

• Repetition
Predictable phrases help children join in, build confidence, and practise language.

• Rich vocabulary
Playful words stretch children’s language in a natural, meaningful way.

• Story structure
Clear beginnings, problems, and solutions support future reading comprehension.

• Expressive pictures
The illustrations support understanding and spark great conversations.

The best part?
These books invite interaction — predicting, repeating, retelling — not just listening.

📖 Re-reading favourites like Mr McGee isn’t boring… it’s how language grows.

Save this for your next library visit 💛

🍎 More than “just eating” – why self-feeding and trying new foods matter 🍎As a paediatric speech pathology practice work...
17/01/2026

🍎 More than “just eating” – why self-feeding and trying new foods matter 🍎

As a paediatric speech pathology practice working closely with an occupational therapist, we often talk with families about self-feeding and food exploration — and how important these skills really are.

Learning to feed themselves helps children develop:
✔ hand strength and coordination
✔ mouth and jaw skills for chewing and speech
✔ body awareness and confidence
✔ independence and pride (“I did it myself!”)

Trying new foods is about much more than nutrition. It supports:
• sensory processing (textures, smells, temperatures)
• oral motor development
• flexibility and tolerance of change
• positive mealtime experiences

When children avoid certain textures, refuse to touch foods, or rely heavily on being fed, it can sometimes impact both eating skills and communication development.

The good news?
With the right support, mealtimes can become calmer, more positive, and more successful — for children and parents.

If you have concerns about your child’s feeding, chewing, or willingness to try new foods, early guidance can make a big difference.

💬 Send us a message if you’d like to chat or ask a question — we’re always happy to help.

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As a new year begins, many parents are quietly holding the same hope:“I hope this year feels easier for my child.”If com...
15/01/2026

As a new year begins, many parents are quietly holding the same hope:

“I hope this year feels easier for my child.”

If communication has been hard — finding the right words, being understood, following instructions, or joining in — you’re not alone. And your child isn’t “behind” or “naughty”.

Speech pathology isn’t about fixing children.
It’s about giving them the tools to be heard, understood, and confident being themselves.

The start of a new year is a powerful time for fresh routines, new confidence, and early support that can change how a child experiences school, friendships, and learning.

✨ January appointments are now open.

Here’s to a year of clearer communication, growing confidence, and small wins that make a big difference.

Happy New Year 💛

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