Malta Speech Therapy

16/11/2025

Did you know?

Singing to your baby is one of the simplest ways to boost early communication.

Your little one learns through the rhythm, melody and repetition in your voice, which helps with listening, turn taking and early language development. It also supports bonding and soothes their nervous system.

Don’t worry. You don’t need to be pitch perfect-Your baby is not judging the performance. They just want to hear you! 🌸

31/10/2025

🎃 This Halloween, let’s lead with understanding.

For many children, trick-or-treating is more than just costumes and sweets, it’s an opportunity to practise social skills, communication, and confidence in a fun, low-pressure setting. But it’s also a time when hidden challenges can show up.

A child who doesn’t say “Trick or treat!” may have communication differences or be nonverbal. Another might hesitate when choosing a sweet because they’re working through fine motor or executive functioning skills. A child without a costume could have sensory sensitivities that make dressing up uncomfortable. And that “too old” teen? They might just be holding onto a bit of childhood joy in a world that asks them to grow up too quickly.

Patience and kindness go a long way. Every child deserves to feel included in the fun of Halloween, on their own terms. Like and share!

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23/09/2025

30/08/2025

Action for stammering children have this great piece of advice.

👉 A little patience goes a long way to a child who stammers. They can tell from our facial expressions if we’re feeling impatient.

✨When a child knows you are really listening they will generally feel more accepted and relaxed.✨

It’s also important not to tell the child to hurry up, or finish their sentences.😀

23/08/2025

🐰 The “R” Sound – Why It Can Be Tricky! 🐰

Did you know the /r/ sound is one of the last speech sounds many children learn?
That’s why “rabbit” sometimes comes out as “wabbit” or “red” as “wed.” This is called rhotacism.

The /r/ sound can be challenging because it needs very fine tongue movements and coordination, much trickier than sounds like /m/ or /p/ which most children learn earlier.

If you are concerned about any speech sounds and language development please reach out a speech therapist.

💡 Fun fact: English /r/ is considered one of the hardest sounds across languages worldwide!

13/08/2025

Play is so important for language development!

When kids play, they’re not “just having fun”—they’re exploring new words, practicing sounds, and building social skills. Whether it’s pretending to be a chef, building with blocks, or making animal noises, play turns language into something real and exciting.

💡 As a speech therapist, I see it every day: when we make learning playful, communication skills grow naturally.