Talking Together: From Our Couch to Yours is the official podcast from House of Speech – a warm, insightful space where we unpack all things speech and language development, neurodiversity, early intervention, and parenting support. Hosted by experienced speech pathologists and educators, this podcast invites you into real, relaxed conversations full of practical advice, professional insight, and plenty of heart. Whether you're a parent, carer, or fellow therapist, pull up a seat on the couch – we're so glad you're here.
In this episode, Hermione and George put their favourite toys and books to the test, ranking them Bronze, Silver or Gold. They chat about what makes each one useful, how they use them in therapy, and why some have become their absolute go-tos.
From tried-and-tested favourites to unexpected winners, find out what makes it onto the Play Podium and why these are the toys and books that keep coming back to the therapy room.
31 Jul 2026
Ask a Speechie: Questions from Educators
In this episode, we’re answering your questions! We dive into speech, language and behaviour questions submitted by childcare educators and share practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies for early childhood settings.
13 Jul 2026
Is your child ready to practise speech sounds?
In this episode, we unpack the building blocks that come before articulation and explain why children often need a strong foundation before speech practice can be truly effective.
We explore the role of regulation, engagement, imitation, play, language understanding and expressive communication in developing clear speech. You'll hear practical examples of how these skills support speech sound learning, why play is such a powerful therapy tool, and how speech pathologists work alongside other professionals, such as occupational therapists, to help children succeed.
Whether you're a parent, carer or educator, this episode will help you understand what "speech readiness" really means and why supporting speech sound development happens long before saying the sound itself.
Links:
Queensland Government - https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/our-services/childrens-services/community-child-health/talk-with-me/early-language-strategies/foundation-skills
Further reading on this topic:
Laura Mize - https://teachmetotalk.com/
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