Julia Travis Speech Therapy

12/04/2026

Autism Acceptance Month ♾️

Non-speaking till 15, Dr Gouws has become an advocate for Autism and inclusion in the education system.

https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/dr-emile-pens-message-autism-awareness/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARICmxjbGNrBEgJK2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpaXn1VztYch9-1EleTaUOQnnTtnRVQC73uYgyXsrs6mLlqMMDSNffKjR06Z_aem_Z75MKqBOfo_bnD7D1aSUlQ

Dr Emile Gouws knows the power of words. This Autism Awareness Month, he’s using his to say something that matters. Something we should all stick around to hear.

12/04/2026

It's so important to understand that parents of Autistic kids can feel fierce love while still grieving the loss... And that's okay...

01/04/2026

Sending warm wishes for a happy and peaceful Passover to all our Jewish families, friends and colleagues ✡️

30/03/2026

The problem with screen time in young children

24/03/2026

22/03/2026

Excited to be attending the NDP3 course online from 23 - 24 March after consulting hours. Thank you to SASLHA for organising this exciting opportunity with the Nuffield Centre in the UK 🙏

22/03/2026

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) vs Phonlogical Impairments

21/03/2026

Wishing all my Muslim families, friends and colleagues a very Blessed Eid - hope it was a very special celebration ☪️🕌

15/03/2026

Some great tips for talking to Autistic kids with PDA profiles (I really do prefer the newer term "Persistent Drive for Autonomy" over Pathological Demand Avoidance) 🌈

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVZBqH0DOCr/?igsh=MWgyejRvczBsNm55bw==

21/02/2026

This is very important to remember, and for our language delayed and Autistic kids, this may be true beyond 3 years old. I work on understanding negative form because of this issue, and encourage parents to state things in the positive to ensure the best chance of being understood.

❌ Don't run around the couch. (they hear "run")
✅ Sit on the couch
✅ You can run outside

❌ You mustn't hit your brother (they hear "hit your brother")
✅ Gentle hands (and demonstrate this concept)
✅ Give a high five (if they are looking to interact)
✅ Hit the pillow (if they are frustrated)
✅ No hitting (if they understand this) + add a visual

Alternatives to a negative behaviour depend on function of the behaviour.

21/02/2026

This is a great explanation of sensory systems, really important to understand in our Autism population, kids with sensory processing disorders and for all of us with different sensory needs.