Talking Matters Blog

How does body strength effect schooling? Kids need strong bodies to stand or sit still, concentrate well and do fine motor tasks with good control. Postural stability and control refers to the ability of the bod… Go to full post

With the approaching state and federal budgets there is lots of talk that funding for the NDIS may be cut or delayed. The story of this little boy is just one example of why the NDIS is so important and needs to be done … Go to full post

Being able to manage your emotions is important for having good mental health and being able to get along with others. Positive interactions with caring adults helps children develop the ability to manage their own emoti… Go to full post

Some kids struggle to learn and remember sight words. The Talking Matters team along with some educators from schools and preschools around Adelaide spent two days this week with Diana Rigg of PLD resources lear… Go to full post

Our tactile system is our sense of touch, which we gain through different receptors in our skin. The ability to understand the information we get from our touch system is important to our safety. It can alert us when som… Go to full post