My Word Speech Therapy Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Marion — a warm, resilient mum — as she shares her family’s deeply personal parenting journey. From the moment her son received his diagnosis to the day-to-day realities that followed, Marion opens up with honesty, courage, and grace.   We talk about the emotional highs and lows, the challenges of navigating complex systems, and the strength it takes to advocate for your child. Marion also shares the tools and perspectives that have helped lighten the load, and the advice she wishes she could give herself at the very beginning.   This is a story of love, growth, and showing up every day — even when the path ahead is uncertain. Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or simply someone who wants to understand more, Marion’s insights will leave you feeling inspired and connected.   Stay tuned for wisdom, warmth, and real talk about parenting beyond the expected. 🌍✨

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Rebecca, a devoted mother, who opens up about her family’s journey following her son's diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Rebecca shares a glimpse into her family life and the moment she first learned about her son’s condition—along with the emotional rollercoaster that followed. She candidly discusses the challenges they’ve faced, including one of the most difficult moments and how she found the strength to navigate it.   From navigating the complexities of the healthcare and education systems to becoming her child’s fiercest advocate, Rebecca offers valuable insight into the realities many families quietly experience. She shares practical tools and strategies that have made daily life more manageable, and how her perspective on parenting has been transformed through this journey. With honesty and grace, Rebecca also reflects on the advice she wishes she could have given herself at the beginning, and offers meaningful ways listeners can support families like hers.   Tune in for a conversation full of courage, love, and the wisdom that comes from walking a path not chosen—but embraced.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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/

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.

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

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

Welcome back to the podcast! Here’s an update for 2024, with some excting news from Maegen. We hope you enjoy listening to the episodes and we are looking forward to bringing you more content to help empower your kiddos in 2024. https://mywordhealth.com.au/

On this episode I chat with Speech Pathologist, Shae, about speech sound development (articulation) in children. We cover topics of what speech sounds are, some examples of speech sound errors, when a child should see a Speech Pathologist for their speech sounds, and what parents can do at home to help children develop good articulation skills.

On this episode I chat with Alice who is a Key Worker Educator here at My Word Health. Alice has a real passion for helping children with their social-emotional wellbeing and she shares lots of her tips and tricks with us in this episode.

On this episode I chat with paediatric physiotherapist Kelly Nicholson about how you can get the most from your child's therapy sessions. We discuss what a typical therapy session might look like, what information your therapist might like to know, and how you can maximise the time you have with your therapist so you know what to work on at home. Kelly talks about some useful resources in this episode. You can find more about Kelly here: https://www.kellykidspot.com.au You can find more about the F-Words in Child Disability here: https://canchild.ca/en/research-in-practice/f-words-in-childhood-disability#:~:text=Rosenbaum%20and%20Dr.,Fun%2C%20Friends%2C%20and%20Future

On this episode I chat with Speech Pathologist Jacqui about feeding development in children. We answer questions around what you can do to promote safe feeding skills with your child. This is Part 2 of 2 episodes we have around feeding development.

On this episode I chat with Speech Pathologist Jacqui about feeding development in children. We answer questions around the stages of feeding development and some considerations for safe feeding skills. This is Part 1 of 2 episodes we have around feeding development.

This week I chat to soon-to-be Speech Pathologist Sarah about her Honours research project she has completed at university. Sarah shares all about bilingual children and how they learn language. She also gives an insight into the differences between monolingual and bilingual children and how to assess their language skills.

On this episode I chat to Occupational Therapist Maddy from My Word Health about how to help children with their sleep skills. We cover topics around why sleep is important, what happens when we don't get enough sleep, and some tips and strategies to help your child with their sleep.