If your child has challenging behaviours - like aggression or problems sitting still - where would you go?Chances are you might ask your GP for a referral to an occupational therapist, or maybe ask about child psychologists. Olwen Forker is the Clinical Director at BackChat Speech Pathology. Olwen says that speech pathology can often be the first step parents take to help their children. She explains how understanding communication challenges can help with behavioural problems.

<div>If your child has challenging behaviours - like aggression or problems sitting still - where would you go?</div><div>Chances are you might ask your GP for a referral to an occupational therapist, or maybe ask about child psychologists. Olwen Forker is the Clinical Director at <a href="http://backchatspeechpathology.com.au/" target="_blank">BackChat Speech Pathology</a>. Olwen says that speech pathology can often be the first step parents take to help their children. She explains how understanding communication challenges can help with behavioural problems.</div><div><br></div>

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