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Children’s Speech Therapy Centre In Randburg | Take Heart @ Headstart Pre-Primary

As young children grow and explore their world, they develop their language and communication skills. Some toddlers and preschoolers may however experience delays or difficulties with regards to their speech and language development. This is where speech therapy is crucial to help them overcome these challenges and achieve their full potential.

At Headstart’s Take Heart Therapy Centre in Randburg, we believe in Early Intervention by addressing speech and language challenges early on. With the help of our skilled speech therapist, Jodi, preschoolers embark on a journey of improved communication and endless opportunities for growth and learning. Speech therapy aims to facilitate functional communication to allow all children to fully participate in all aspects of their life. Additionally, through speech therapy intervention, children can build strong communication skills, gain confidence, and overcome potential obstacles.

We are in a privileged position that children at Headstart can receive therapy during school hours, and we work closely with teachers and therapists through daily communication, class observation, and feedback. We also use various assistive tools and exercises to maximise progress, such as special cushions, fidget toys, a speech-promoting mouth aerobic program, and sensory integration stations.

Why Could My Child Need Speech Therapy Intervention?

SPEECH THERAPY

  • Difficulty pronouncing certain sounds or syllables.

  • Unclear speech that hinders others from understanding.

  • Delayed receptive and expressive language.

  • Reduced ability to process and follow directions.

  • Dysfluency or stuttering.

  • Difficulty accessing available communication methods to convey a message.

  • Challenges with social interaction, turn-taking, and understanding nonverbal cues.

What Our Speech Therapy Centre For Children Specialise In

Evaluating and treating speech and language disorders in toddlers and children are at the core of what we excel in. Here are some ways in which we support children experiencing difficulties in their language development:

  • Assessment: We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify the specific speech and language challenges a child may be facing.

  • Individualised Treatment Plans: Based on the evaluation results, our speech therapist creates personalised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each child.

  • Articulation Therapy: With speech sound disorders, our therapist work on teaching correct speech sound production through fun and engaging activities.

  • Language Therapy: We use play-based activities to expand on your child’s vocabulary, improve sentence formation, enhance overall language skills and to facilitate functional communication.

  • Stuttering Management: Through various techniques, we help children develop fluent speech and manage stuttering effectively.

  • Parent Involvement: We often involve parents in therapy sessions and provide them with strategies to support their child’s speech and language development at home.

  • Social Communication Skills: We regularly incorporate role-playing and social interaction activities to help children improve their communication in social settings.

  • Progress Monitoring: We regularly assess the child’s progress and adjust the treatment plan.

CONTACT US 

Jodi Zimmerman
BSc Speech-Language Pathology (UCT) (Hons)
Masters in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (UP)
HPCSA No.: ST 0013145
(Cell) 0833842611

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Headstart provides excellent value for money for your child’s precious preschool years and boasts an on-site Take Heart Children’s Therapy Centre for occupational and speech therapies to ensure hands-on, expert advice and guidance.

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