Our Services

At Sounds Fun, our services are dedicated
to providing high-quality and personalized
speech and language therapy for kids across the
lifespan, addressing a range of
communication challenges.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES

BREASTFEEDING DIFFICULTIES
mother
FEEDING DIFFICULTIES
feeding
UNDERSTANDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE
Spoken
LATE TALKERS
late talker
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES ​
SPEECH DIFFICULTIES
SPEECH DIFFICULTIES​
SOCIAL SKILLS
SOCIAL SKILLS​
READING & WRITING
READING & WRITING​
BREASTFEEDING DIFFICULTIES
mother

BREASTFEEDING DIFFICULTIES

Breastfeeding is a vital aspect of early mother-child bonding, but it can present challenges for new moms. At Sounds Fun, we understand that breastfeeding difficulties can impact both the physical and emotional well-being of mothers. Our dedicated team of experts is here to provide compassionate and specialized support to address these challenges. From latch issues to concerns about milk supply, we work closely with new moms to identify and overcome obstacles. Through personalized guidance, education, and practical strategies, we aim to empower mothers, ensuring a positive breastfeeding experience. Sounds Fun recognizes the unique and individual nature of each mother’s journey, tailoring our approach to meet their specific needs, ultimately fostering a supportive environment for successful breastfeeding and nurturing the bond between mother and child.
FEEDING DIFFICULTIES
feeding

FEEDING DIFFICULTIES

Feeding is a fundamental interaction between a child and caregiver, representing a crucial aspect of the parent-child relationship. Within the realm of pediatric care, feeding difficulty serves as a comprehensive term that encompasses a spectrum of challenges, irrespective of their origin, severity, or resulting consequences. On the other hand, a feeding disorder specifically denotes an inability or refusal on the part of the child to consume an adequate quantity or variety of food necessary for maintaining proper nutrition and health. At the intersection of these concepts, the skilled professionals at our facility recognize the intricate dynamics involved in feeding and employ tailored interventions to address both feeding difficulties and disorders. Our goal is to support children and caregivers in fostering healthy and positive feeding experiences, ensuring optimal nutrition and overall well-being for the child.
UNDERSTANDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE
Spoken

UNDERSTANDING SPOKEN LANGUAGE

Kids can have problems with written directions or with spoken instructions. You may notice your child loses the point of what is said or skips directions when he reads. Your child may also:

Take a long time to respond
Misread directions
Miss key information
Have trouble recognizing what’s important information and what’s not
Have trouble holding on to information and using it effectively

LATE TALKERS
late talker

LATE TALKERS

You Google “18 month old not talking”, you will find thousands of posts by concerned parents seeking advice about their late-talking toddler. Many of these parents, whose child seems to be developing normally in every other way, say that they are told not to worry, that someone in the family “didn’t talk until they were 3” or that “boys talk late”. Often, parents’ gut instinct is to seek help, but others tell them to “wait and see”. After all, wasn’t Einstein late to talk? This can be a very confusing situation for parents who want to do the best for their child.

The “wait-and-see” approach to children who talk late is a result of misconceptions about typical language development. “All children develop at their own pace” is another common phrase parents come across when looking for an explanation for a child’s delayed development. While children do develop at their own pace to some extent, we know that there are certain milestones which should be reached by a specific age. When they are not reached, this becomes cause for concern. While some children seem to catch up on their own, others do not.

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES ​

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES

Children who have difficulty constructing sentences and using the correct vocabulary are described as having expressive language difficulties. These difficulties are associated with challenges in the area of reading , writing and socialisation. If the difficulties persist beyond late talking , these children go on to have what is now described as a Developmental Language Disorder.
SPEECH DIFFICULTIES
SPEECH DIFFICULTIES​

SPEECH DIFFICULTIES

Articulation is important to be able to produce sounds which are clear and can be easily understood and interpreted by others in order to be able to express basic needs and wants, right through to being able to engage in complex conversations. Depending on the extent of the difficulties, unclear speech can impact significantly on how well a child can interact with adults and their peers and can affect the development of language and social skills. A child who is having difficulties being understood can become frustrated and angry which may lead to behavioural issues. Articulation is also important in literacy skills such as reading and spelling out of words.
SOCIAL SKILLS
SOCIAL SKILLS​

SOCIAL SKILLS

Making friends and fitting in it’s an important part of a child’s life. It can be challenging at times, too. But if connecting with others is a constant struggle for your child, it could be a sign of learning and attention difficulties. There are a few issues that make it hard to have conversations and socialize. There’s one, however, that’s mainly known for impacting key social skills. That condition is called nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD). Learn more about what might be behind your child’s trouble with social skills, and how you can help.
READING & WRITING
READING & WRITING​

READING & WRITING

Approximately 40% of children with early speech and language difficulties go on to have difficulty with the development of reading and writing skills. This can mean struggling to decode letters to sounds and words or having difficulty learning spelling patterns. Some children have more difficulty with longer, more complex words. Other children may find it easier to decode words but are unable to understand the meaning of written text. There are children who struggle to write and spell or form sentences. There are children who have basic writing skills but have difficulty writing stories or producing language that is sufficient for the demands of the classroom. We can support children with these skills and help parents to understand the most effective strategies.

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