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Language for School

August 25, 2025

As a Speech Pathologist, one of the most common concerns that I see at the Cooee clinic is language concerns in the school age population. But just what skills …

You’re Not Alone: What to Expect During Your First Year as a Therapist

August 14, 2025

A guide to the journey from student to clinician, inspired by real-world reflections and research, written by Speech Pathologist & Early Career Team Mentor Robbie. Stepping Into Your New Role …

What do Joint SP and OT Sessions Look Like?

August 11, 2025

My child has been offered joint Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy sessions. What does that look like? At Cooee, we’re a multidisciplinary practice, bringing together both Speech Pathologists and Occupational …

What to Expect in Your Child’s Speech Pathology Sessions

August 4, 2025

Before you and your child start speech therapy you may have lots of questions on what these sessions could look like. What does an assessment look like? Will my child …

What is Communication?

July 28, 2025

Fundamentally, communication is the exchange or sharing of meaning. Let’s break that down into two key concepts: “exchange” and “meaning”. “Exchange” means sharing information between at least two …

5 Things Families Can Do to Prepare for Your First Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy Appointment

July 14, 2025

Starting therapy can be a big step for both you and your child. Whether you’re seeking help with speech development, motor skills, or general developmental concerns, we want you to …

What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

July 7, 2025

Occupational Therapists support their clients to participate in the everyday activities that they want to do, need to do or are expected to do. Across different health settings and across …

What is Visual Perception and Why Does it Matter for Your Child?

June 9, 2025

As a paediatric occupational therapist, I often see children who have difficulty processing and making sense of the visual information around them. While many people might assume that visual perception …

Engaging Children in Shared Book Reading – Information for Educators

June 2, 2025

Do you find it challenging to keep a group of children engaged when reading stories together? Shared book reading is a powerful tool for fostering language and literacy development in …

Engaging in Book Reading with Your Child

May 26, 2025

Do you find it difficult to keep your child engaged when reading together? Shared book reading is a great way to support language and literacy development, but factors like attention, …