Frances Joubert Occupational Therapy

08/12/2025

This has been a tremendous year of growth and expansion, thank you for all you support! Our work is more than a profession but a life philosophy to build into people's lives. We love every minute of it!
Have a blessed Christmas and fruitful 2026!

30/11/2025

For his Grade 7 exam essay topic, my friend Geoffrey Mukuku chose to write the following on the letterboards. Geoffrey is a non-speaker and this was his first age appropriate exam. I can't wait to see his report!

Topic: The most useful device for a teen to have is .............
an understandable way to communicate. Really, people can’t imagine what it was like for me growing up without a voice. Like you I had a lot to say. Happy that has changed now.

People used to think I was stupid and re****ed. Little did they know the miracle of my intellect. Luckily someone like Frances believed in me enough to presume competence. At the beginning it was hard as my body kept me captive. Like much of my life, my parents kept pushing me towards success. Each time I practiced I built new brain pathways that helped me to break the apraxic chains that bound me. Every time my hand moved easier to the letter I wanted. Each time my eyes moved with more control for accurate poking.

Know I need a letterboard in my life. Without it I am woefully, realistically voiceless. This has changed my life, and made it worth living.

10/11/2025

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A poem by Mika who is an unreliable speaker.

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

I am so proud of the teachers at Tinkie Tonkie Kleuterskool! Last year the school approached me because they wanted to ensure that all aspects of their learner's development are on par. We identified areas that needed further support and they implemented the recommendations.

A year later and the assessment data showed that all of these issues have been resolved and that their learners have a strong foundation for academic learning. Well done to Carina and team for their dedication and hard work.

16/10/2025

To speak about your passion is a thrill! To do so over national radio even more so!

Myself and my good friend Alma Mentz recorded a two part interview about our passion in working with kids with autism with Ronéll van Rooyen in her programme Women who believe, Radio Pulpit. The interview is in Afrikaans.

Listen to us tomorrow at 1pm or 9 pm (part 1) and on the 24th of October 1pm or 9 pm (part 2).

12/10/2025

Welcome to the Autism Blueprint Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Janeen Herskovitz sits down with Elizabeth Vosseller, a seasoned speech-language ...

30/09/2025

Today is nonspeakers awareness day. To raise awareness and acceptance for this special but misunderstood group of humans, we share part of a blog written by nonspeaker Akha Khumalo.

17/09/2025

As I see the rare beauty of spring time flowers I am reminded of our kids in therapy. We always look for new leaves and flowers- things that we can see. But what we don’t see are the roots that anchors the whole plant. And then suddenly it surprises us with exquisite blooms when the time is right.
If we build our root system and make it healthy and strong we will see our reward. If we don’t see change immediately it does not mean it is not happening- look out for changes in the root system, and you will have your flowers before you know it.

12/09/2025

09/09/2025

Give your baby the gift of nurturing touch and support their development! Book in advance to avoid disappointment, limited spaces available.

26/08/2025

The same outstanding service but at one more location! From this month we are providing therapy at At 91 Child Development Centre, next to Plaasvoetjies school. Loving the farm animals! We are at home. 😍🐴🦆🐥