Will he catch up or fall further and further behind?
Posted on 17 July 2019
Last week the phone at the office rang, as it does many times every day. “Welcome to Sonic Learning, my name is Claire, how...
5 Tips for Dealing With a Poor School Report
Posted on 14 June 2017
Do you feel anxious at school report time? Here are some practical steps to deal with your child’s results and prevent future “report shock”.
How should I talk to my baby?
Posted on 23 September 2015
Although your baby might not understand you yet, the way you speak to them in their first year can make a difference later on.
Why some students struggle with writing
Posted on 30 April 2015
Cognitive skills are the building blocks on which writing depends. Memory – we need to hold our plans in mind and simulaneously form each...
Brain Myths: What Your Brain Hemispheres Are Really Up To
Posted on 11 March 2014
You’ve heard the story: the left hemisphere of your brain is logical, analytical and detail oriented; the right hemisphere is where creativity and intuition...
How to build your child’s knowledge, vocabulary and reading ability
Posted on 14 November 2013
Without a doubt, talking to your child is essential for building their language skills. The more they hear and use words in conversation, the...
What is Reading Assistant?
Posted on 20 August 2013
What is Reading Assistant? How is the Reading Assistant program graded? How do I know Reading Assistant will work for my child? Dr Martha...
Auditory Processing Skills & Reading Disorders in Children
Posted on 14 August 2013
It’s not exactly news that there’s a relationship between auditory processing skills and reading disorders in children. But with research by scientists such as...
Everyday ways to build literacy in young children
Posted on 8 August 2013
Without strong language skills, children will struggle in school and in life. Literacy (reading, writing and spelling) is the foundation for learning – and the...
Three top tips for parents
Posted on 15 May 2012
Video interview (2 mins): Dr Martha Burns, Speech Pathologist and Neuroscientist, shares her top 3 tips for parents to optimise learning and language development.
