Free speech pathologist talk to help parents develop children’s speech Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2020 Parents of three to five year olds are encouraged to join a free online Speechie Library Talk on Friday to help develop their child’s speech. Photo: Coffs Harbour Libraries. A COFFS Harbour Speechie Library Talk will take place at noon on Friday 20 November for parents of young children who are interested in supporting their child’s speech development. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The free online Zoom event will help parents learn how to develop their child’s language and literacy skills. Listening, understanding and speaking skills are important for good literacy. Join the talk online and meet your local speech pathologist, enjoy a reading of one of Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year winning books, and find out more about how you can support your child’s language and literacy development at home. Speech pathologists work with children and families to help to build the foundations on which literacy skills develop, and help support a healthy transition into literacy. This talk will be focusing on the age group of three to five years olds, and everyone is welcome. To register to attend the event visit https://tinyurl.com/y4wko8yf.