Jerlyn Tong

Many children have plenty of friends to play with but find it difficult to keep conversations going or build deeper relationships. Discover why strong friendships rely on social communication and language skills, how these challenges become more noticeable as children grow, and how Educational Therapy helps children develop the confidence and skills to create meaningful, lasting connections.

Many parents believe language is simply about talking, but it's the foundation of how children think, reason, solve problems, and learn. From reading comprehension and maths to writing and social communication, strong language skills influence every aspect of academic success.

When children struggle in the classroom, they're often told to "pay attention." But what if attention isn't the real problem? In this insightful blog, educational and developmental therapist Jerlyn Tong explores how language comprehension and information processing challenges can be mistaken for attention difficulties, and why understanding the root cause is key to helping children thrive.