My Word Speech Therapy Podcast

Easing the Transition: Starting School with Confidence

In this episode of the My Word Speech Therapy Podcast, we're joined by our wonderful Key Worker, Laura, to chat all things school transitions—because starting primary school is a big step, not just for kids, but for parents too!
Laura shares her practical insights on how to support your child as they move from preschool into the world of primary school. We cover:
✨ What parents need to know ahead of the transition
✨ What your child can expect in the first few weeks
✨ How to ask the right questions to find out how their school day really went
Whether your child is starting school soon or you're planning ahead, this episode is packed with simple strategies and reassuring advice to help make the transition smoother for the whole family.

Maternity Leave

We're taking a short break from the podcast as I've just had my baby. Thanks for listening and I look forward to bringing you more content soon.

Social Workers and Their Space in the NDIS

On this episode I chat with social worker Adam about how you might be able to access a social worker to help with your therapy and best utilise your NDIS funding to achieve your goals. If you have been wondering what therapy sessions look like with a social worker, this is the episode for you!

Choosing The Right Therapy Supports For Your Child

On this episode of the podcast I answer some questions that have come through from one of our listeners around how we know what therapy supports are right for our children. It's a bit of a different episode format for us so I hope you enjoy. We would love to hear any questions you might have for the podcast so feel free to reach out to us to submit any questions you have.

Empowering teens by building their self-esteem and resilience

On this episode I chat with Angela from Bloom Within about empowering tweens and teens by building their self-esteem and resilience. Angela runs really beautiful workshops that teach young women how to love themselves and have great emotional intelligence to navigate the highs and lows of life.
You can find Angela at https://www.bloomwithin.com.au/ or on her socials @bloom.within

Why Are More People Using AHAs For Therapy

On this episode of the podcast I answer some questions that have come through from one of our listeners around AHAs (or Allied Health Assistants), who they are, and why are we seeing more and more of them used for therapy. It's a bit of a different episode format for us so I hope you enjoy. We would love to hear any questions you might have for the podcast so feel free to reach out to us to submit any questions you have.

What is the PEERS Program and How Can it Help My Child?

On this episode I chat with Beverley and Inez from Definition Diverse all about the PEERS Program. PEERS is a group program for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults that focuses on developing social skills. If you would like to find out more about Definition Diverse and the work they do you can find them here:
Instagram and Facebook: @definitiondiverse
Website: https://www.definitiondiverse.com/

The Benefits Of Multidisciplinary Teams

On this episode of the podcast I answer some questions that have come through from one of our listeners around multidisciplinary teams, what they are, and how they can be beneficial. It's a bit of a different episode format for us so I hope you enjoy. We would love to hear any questions you might have for the podcast so feel free to reach out to us to submit any questions you have.

Toilet Training

On this episode we have Beth Dewing from The Mama Coach joining us again for a part 2. This time Beth and I discuss the stages of toilet training for children and some tips and tricks that you mind find helpful.
 
You can find more of Beth on her website beth-dewing.themamacoach.com or on her social media accounts @bethdewing_themamacoach

Sleep Skills

On this episode I chat with Beth Dewing from The Mama Coach about sleep from newborn through to adult sleep patterns. We discuss how to help set your child (and you) up for sleep success.
 
You can find more of Beth on her website beth-dewing.themamacoach.com or on her social media accounts @bethdewing_themamacoach