Marzanne de Villiers Spraak- en Taalterapie

24/08/2021

Communication milestones to keep in mind 👧🏼🧒🏽👶🏻👦🏻

13/08/2021

Can a dummy/pacifier affect my child's speech?

This is a question we get asked so many times and published research on this matter is still contradictory. However, prolonged use of a dummy can negatively affect the lips, the tongue, the jaw and teeth which can also affect early developing speech sounds like /p/, /b/, /m/, /t/, /d/ and /n/

If your toddler is using a dummy try to follow the tips below.

* Limit the use of a dummy during the day.

* Try to use a dummy mostly for sleep or nap time.

* Take the dummy out when your toddler tries to talk to you.

* Start to wean your toddler off the dummy between 12 and 24 months.

* Make sure the dummy is not the only soothing method for your toddler.

* Encourage silly and funny mouth movements.

* Apply different textures and sensations to your toddlers face and around the mouth during play.

Most importantly, try to do what feels best for your toddler. 🌸

16/06/2021

"We don’t just read to our kids, we read with our kids."

08/03/2021

Is it SPEECH or LANGUAGE?!
There really is a big difference! Most of the time parents and non SLP professionals will say “speech delay” when really they mean “language delay” - personally, I think it’s helpful to acknowledge and speak in a way that is easily understood by the general population - while also explaining the difference. It’s key that everyone knows having a form of communication - or language- is the most important goal. You CAN have a form of language without speech - sign language, written language, and AAC!

08/02/2021

Lots to look forward to in 2021!

🧩 New look thanks to All Things Digital SA
🧩 New location @ Citrusdal
🧩 Coming soon: Play Therapy

Appointments and enquiries
marzanne17@gmail.com

10/09/2020

#2020 in a nutshell

Well… that escalated quickly #2020

10/09/2020

We need more of this 🧸

16/06/2020

15/05/2020

En almal geniet stories 📚

09/03/2020

In the light of recent events 😅

09/03/2020

We can’t emphasize this enough ☝🏻

Many parents bring their concerns about their child not talking and all too often are told “Let’s just wait and see” by pediatricians- and often other parents and family members as well. But, this approach is outdated and has a negative impact on children with language delays. As parents, we want to set our kids up for success- and that means NOT waiting until your child has a SIGNIFICANT delay before you seek intervention- especially when you had concerns previously. So, go ahead and get an evaluation when you are first concerned- YOU ARE NOT CRAZY for doing this- even if your child turns out to not need therapy. The earlier intervention is started, the better likelihood your child will catch up to age level expectations and at a quicker rate!

29/02/2020

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Kids with special needs are not weird or odd. They only want what everyone else wants. To be accepted. Share proudly on your wall to show...