David KinnaneMy school-age child can’t write properly!“I like platypuses. They are the best. They are awesome. Really cool.”Mar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
David Kinnane10 great words to teach young high-schoolers (and why) — with brilliant free resources!Over the last years, we’ve published hundreds of free articles, and ebooks summarising some of the latest research about speech, language…Jan 13, 2018Jan 13, 2018
David KinnaneStuttering: will my child recover? Factors that predict recovery and why you shouldn’t waitAbout 4% to 8% of children stutter at some point during early childhood (Yairi & Ambrose, 2013). Stuttering usually starts without warning…Nov 12, 2017Nov 12, 2017
David Kinnane“Why should I let my late-talker play with other kids?”Yesterday morning, while sunburning myself to a crisp, I watched my sons muck around at Austinmer beach. They were out of earshot, but…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
David KinnaneDoes my child have a language disorder?From time to time, I get complaints about the length of my pre-assessment case history form. But I’m not shortening it.Sep 2, 2017Sep 2, 2017
David KinnaneReading with — not to — your pre-schoolers: how to do it better (and why)Most parents know that reading books with their kids is important. But many parents don’t know why exactly. And it’s not as if parents get…May 17, 2017May 17, 2017
David KinnaneIs your child struggling to read? Here’s what worksOn reflection, I’m incredibly lucky.Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017
David KinnaneLet’s cut to the chase: when should I seek help from a speech pathologist for my child?Speech pathologists help people with communication problems. But many of us are not very good at explaining what we do in Plain English:Aug 29, 2016Aug 29, 2016
David KinnaneHow do adenoids and tonsils — and their removal — affect speech?Some children with speech sound disorders also have problems with their adenoids and tonsils. Sometimes, speech, adenoid and tonsil…Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016
David KinnaneFAQ: 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3–5 years of age — and when you should be…Speech is a wonderfully complex skill, and children need lots of practice to learn how to do it. As with any motor skill, children make…Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015
