Kirsten Pulis Speech-Language Therapy Malta

11/07/2024

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/screen-time-and-toddlers-kids-language-speech-words-development/103541806?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=facebook&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web&fbclid=IwY2xjawD8qy9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSKXF97nfNvQg0DnGTiFM77_TvdRabczd4b-zOiAgwZei3KRCunow6ADig_aem_QEcBSCxGVyRrKqorpanrug

Toddlers who get more screen time could be learning fewer new words, an Australian study finds, warning parents of the opportunity cost of distracting children with devices.

03/08/2023

This is so good to know! Gestures are the precursors to words and communicative in their own right

05/05/2023

02/04/2023

Today marks Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day. Let's all try to learn more about these people so that we can accept them for who they are!

26/01/2023

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Early Intervention is a game changer - but we are STILL fighting the stigma that comes with intervention and possible diagnoses.

If we notice our kids are developing on a different timeframe than most kids - we should jump in and support them before the gap is HUGE. Waiting 18 months for intervention (when it’s optional, I realize many people are on waiting lists and seeing posts like these can be frustrating) is often NOT in kids’ best interest.

Kids shouldn’t have to struggle for months and months before they get help- whenever possible, it’s best to see a professional and get an evaluation to know if your child needs the support.

For those waiting due to waitlists or low availability of services in your area- I got you. I share all kinds of tips here to help YOU support your child, and also can recommend some online courses if you need suggestions!

PS: this is based on analytic language milestones - it’s common for gestalt language learners to develop skills differently, and so the numbers here may not be quite as relevant (often GLPs are great at repeating or have lots of words in longer scripts) - so keep this in mind ❤️

02/01/2023

Happening this Friday for children between 7 and 12 years. To book, send the following details on Daniela.delia@gov.mt- child's name, age, accompanying adult's name, email and contact number (one adult needs to attend with the child)

07/12/2022

This is so important! All communication modes are equally valuable!

29/10/2022

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25/10/2022

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19/10/2022

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