STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection

STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection Speech therapy & communication coaching for adults & children. Serving Auckland, Christchurch, online NZ and world wide.

Expert care for speech, language, literacy, voice, swallowing & communication. STAR (Speech Therapy & Reconnection) Space (formerly Speech Therapy & Associates) is based in Albany, Auckland. Our expertise spans across early childhood development, school-age communication needs, and adult rehabilitation, particularly in supporting those recovering from neurological events such as stroke and traumatic brain injury. We leverage extensive experience and a deep understanding of these areas to offer tailored, evidence-based therapy. This enables us to work effectively in various environments, from schools and hospitals to homes and clinics, making support accessible wherever our clients need it most. We offer both in-person sessions within Auckland and Hibiscus Coast/Rodney up to Warkworth, as well as telehealth services nationwide, ensuring that individuals across New Zealand can access high-quality therapy, regardless of location. Our team values collaboration, working closely with clients, their families, and other health professionals to provide a well-rounded support network that maximises each client’s potential.

One person shared: ‘Strategies for stopping & speaking.’💡 Quick Tip: If words get stuck, pause. Take a breath. Try again...
09/10/2025

One person shared: ‘Strategies for stopping & speaking.’

💡 Quick Tip: If words get stuck, pause. Take a breath. Try again.

Gestures, writing, or drawing can also help you get your message across. Every attempt counts.

Behind every quote is a therapy goal.💬 ‘I want to improve speaking, writing, listening.’→ Therapy builds these skills st...
08/10/2025

Behind every quote is a therapy goal.

💬 ‘I want to improve speaking, writing, listening.’
→ Therapy builds these skills step by step.

💬 ‘Frustrated: people laugh at your trying.’
→ Therapy also supports families and friends to better understand aphasia.

Speech therapy is about more than words. It’s about connection, confidence, and dignity.

“Real gold.”That’s how Lucie describes her experience at STAR Space’s Aphasia workshops.💬 “To feel heard, included, and ...
08/10/2025

“Real gold.”
That’s how Lucie describes her experience at STAR Space’s Aphasia workshops.

💬 “To feel heard, included, and to gain so many coping strategies in a safe, understanding group is truly wonderful.”

We’re so grateful to be part of a wider community of people — like Lucie, Marty, and the Rodney Aphasia Group — who support and uplift one another after a stroke. Every shared story reminds us why connection and community matter in recovery.

‘Helping others like me, especially new friends.’One person’s hope after aphasia is to support others on the same journe...
07/10/2025

‘Helping others like me, especially new friends.’

One person’s hope after aphasia is to support others on the same journey.

👉 With support, what’s something YOU hope to do again?

‘I want to talk properly again.’‘Can’t tell a joke.’‘Stay positive. New life. New learning.’✨ Each quote tells a story a...
06/10/2025

‘I want to talk properly again.’
‘Can’t tell a joke.’
‘Stay positive. New life. New learning.’

✨ Each quote tells a story about aphasia.

It’s not just about speech. It touches memory, connection, identity, and confidence.
When we listen to these voices, we see the whole person behind the diagnosis.


Frustrated: People laugh at your trying. 💔Many people with aphasia feel unseen when their effort is misunderstood.🌟 Toda...
05/10/2025

Frustrated: People laugh at your trying. 💔

Many people with aphasia feel unseen when their effort is misunderstood.

🌟 Today’s reminder: Your effort matters. Your courage is real. Even when others don’t see it, every word you try is a step forward.

Mild aphasia can be invisible but that doesn’t make it easy.This week, we’re sharing real quotes from people with aphasi...
04/10/2025

Mild aphasia can be invisible but that doesn’t make it easy.

This week, we’re sharing real quotes from people with aphasia. Their words show both the challenges and the hope that recovery brings.

Stay with us as we listen, learn, and honour these voices.

Have you ever felt your struggles were invisible? Sharing your story might help someone else feel seen.                 ...
03/10/2025

Have you ever felt your struggles were invisible?

Sharing your story might help someone else feel seen.

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03/10/2025

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Your feelings don’t make you broken. 🌿✨
Grief means you loved. Anger means you cared. Fatigue means you tried.

These emotions are not flaws—they’re proof of your humanity. Proof that you’re alive. Proof that you’re still moving forward, even when it feels heavy. 💫

You are not broken—you are becoming.

If someone pauses mid-sentence… wait. Don’t finish their words.Your patience = their confidence.                        ...
02/10/2025

If someone pauses mid-sentence… wait. Don’t finish their words.

Your patience = their confidence.

Mild aphasia is often invisible but it’s real.At STAR Space, we take the time to listen, assess, and create strategies t...
01/10/2025

Mild aphasia is often invisible but it’s real.

At STAR Space, we take the time to listen, assess, and create strategies that make everyday conversations easier. Whānau are always part of the journey, because support makes recovery stronger.

👉 Remember: Mild doesn’t mean minor. Support matters.

Quiz Time!Aphasia isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it shows up in subtle ways like having trouble following group convers...
30/09/2025

Quiz Time!

Aphasia isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it shows up in subtle ways like having trouble following group conversations.

That’s why mild aphasia can be misunderstood as “just forgetting” or “not paying attention.” But it’s real, and support makes a difference.

👉 Did you guess the right answer?

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Albany
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