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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

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Melissa Myburgh Speech Therapy & Family Counselling

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Melissa Myburgh Speech Therapy & Family Counselling

Passionate about building confident children one small step at a time.

Special interests:
▪️Selective Mutism
▪️Neurodiveristy
▪️Neurodivergent-affirming counselling
▪️Reading and Learning support.

30/07/2025

Selective Mutism (SM) is often misunderstood, but with the right information, we can make a difference. Diagnosing SM is a crucial first step toward providing support and intervention. It's not about shyness or defiance; it's an anxiety disorder that prevents a child from speaking in specific social situations where there's an expectation to speak, despite being able to speak comfortably in other settings (like at home).

Do you have questions about selective mutism or want to share your experience? Let us know in the comments below, or share this post to help spread awareness and support for children with SM!

24/07/2025

Ticked off something on my bucket list this week ✔️ Record a podcast about a topic I love 😍

This week I was hosted by Emma at Kids Innovate Africa - kia where we had an insightful conversation about supporting communication in neurodiversity.

Can't wait to share with you guys!

07/07/2025

Calling all the incredible women of Cape Town! Join us for our 'Women Empowering Women' event on Saturday, 26 July 2025, featuring three inspiring speakers, refreshments, lucky draws, and goodie bags. Come relax, unwind, and leave feeling uplifted! 😁 This fundraiser supports Spreading the Love NPO and Great Minds Learning Academy's roof project. 💟 Please share and join us!

30/06/2025

Selective Mutism isn't just shyness; it's a complex anxiety disorder where a child is unable to speak in certain social situations despite being able to speak comfortably in others. Imagine having the words in your mind but being physically unable to voice them when you want to most. For children with SM, this isn't a choice, but a significant challenge they face daily. Let's work together to create more understanding and supportive environments for these brave individuals.
Share this post for raise awareness about Selective Mutism 🙏🏼

29/06/2025

This activity was used for a four year old boy who has delayed receptive language, causing him to have difficulty understanding "question words" (who, where, what etc.,).

I hid the different animals in the sensory bin and he had lots of fun scooping them out and placing them in the right home. Once he found them I asked "where does this one live?"- in the zoo/wild, in the sea or in the farm?".

Besides helping him understand and process "where" questions, this activity is also great for:
▪️Categorization skills ▪️Building expressive vocabulary.
▪️Building semantic relationships between words, thereby improving retention.
▪️Understanding negatives ("no, NOT on the farm").
▪️The "surprise factor" of finding a hidden item increases spontaneous naming and commenting.

It's certainly fun to learn new language skills at the practice 🥳😁

17/06/2025

One of my favourite therapy resources for play based counselling: these " I feel: feelings cards"
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These cards make such a difference in helping kids understand emotions more easily. They are designed to help children identify, express, and talk about their feelings in a way that feels natural and engaging. It's all about empowering them with the emotional vocabulary they need to thrive.
Building emotionally intelligent kids, one step at a time!

02/06/2025

Thank you Yolanda Gani from
Dyslexia Specialist Assessment & Support for this wonderfully insightful talk about Dyslexia and addressing the "reading and learning confusion".

One thing that resonated deeply with me is:
"Dyslexia is NOT a disability, it is just a different ability".
Incredibly well said
🧡💛💚

26/05/2025

Let's demystify Selective Mutism together! If you or someone you know is impacted by SM, understanding its causes is the first step toward effective support. This carousel post dives deep into the anxiety-driven roots of Selective Mutism, highlighting genetic and temperamental factors. With the right understanding and intervention, children can find their voice. Swipe to learn more and share to make a difference!

10/04/2025

As a Pediatric Speech Therapist, I have worked with many amazing little ones with autism. It's interesting to note that what people think Speech Therapy would be, and what it actually is, may be quite different 😌 Let's debunk some misconceptions...

04/04/2025

It was an honour to serve as a representative of the South African Speech Language and Hearing Association (SALHA) by presenting a webinar on a topic that I am so passionate about 🌻 🙏🏼

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00

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