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Getting ready for Prep with our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists

September 1, 2025

Talking “Prep Readiness” with our North Brisbane Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists at Cooee Speech Pathology. At this time of year, “Prep Readiness” is a hot topic; but what does …

Developing Language at Home

August 18, 2025

As Speech Pathologists, a large part of our role is working with families to provide recommendations that help parents and carers continue to support children’s language development at home. Here …

Our family speaks many languages… How do I help my child with their English skills?

July 21, 2025

Any child who can speak, sign and/or understand more than one language is considered ‘multilingual’. This can start to happen even if the child is around listening to these languages …

The link between engagement & language

May 5, 2025

Being a children’s therapy clinic, the therapists at Cooee Speech Pathology frequently see families who are eager for support to help their child learn to talk; so the child can …

How Speech Sounds Develop in Children

January 20, 2025

From birth to 5 years of age, children’s speech develops in a general pattern. Speech Pathologists look at these developmental patterns to determine if a child’s speech sounds are following …

Why Morning Routines Can Be Challenging and How to Help Your Child Succeed

September 30, 2024

Mornings can be tough, especially when your child struggles to follow instructions or stay on track. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the potential issues and what you …

The stages of play development

March 18, 2024

When do children learn to play with others? Why is ‘play’ so important? What can I do to play with my child at home? These are all questions Brisbane …

Children who are late to talk

January 11, 2024

Is my child late to talk? First words are a very exciting time in your child’s development. However, there can often be uncertainty around an appropriate time frame for your …

The importance of childhood play!

December 6, 2023

Why focus on helping your child develop play skills? Children begin to engage in play activities from early infancy. This might look like playing peekaboo with mum and dad, being …

Top tips to support your child’s regulation and how OT can help.

June 19, 2023

As an Occupational Therapist (It’s Anna here) I am often asked by parents how to best support a child when they are having ‘big feelings’ or experiencing difficulties with …