Speech Therapist holding up mirror for boy as he shapes his mouth

Interdental vs. Lateral Lisp

Article by Montana Nuvoli (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist B.Ed, MSpPath) Interdental vs. Lateral Lisp: What’s the Difference? Lisps are a common speech error, but not all lisps are the same. Two types of lisps we see most commonly at QPAH are interdental lisps and lateral lisps – both are considered atypical articulation patterns, and each […]

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“Spectrum” of Speech Therapy Benefits for Gold Coasters with Autism

Speech therapy offers life-changing benefits for people on the Gold Coast with autism. Let’s explore some of the ways speech therapy can make a positive impact on people with autism. Communication Skills One of the primary goals of speech therapy is to improve communication skills. Many individuals with autism face challenges with verbal and/or non-verbal […]

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Music therapy and autism

Music Therapists and Speech Pathologists Collaborating to Support Autistic Children

Autistic children can experience challenges communicating their wants and needs and advocating for themselves, which can impact their social and emotional development. Speech pathologists and music therapists are two professions that can support autistic children’s communication development. Collaboration between these two professions can offer a more comprehensive approach to support autistic children’s communication development from […]

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