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Leanie Engelbrecht Speech Therapy provides comprehensive Speech Therapy services to all ages.

26/09/2024

Paraphasias are commonly associated with Aphasia. 🗣️

There are different types of Paraphasias, such as:

🔴 Phonemic Paraphasia: When a person mixes up or substitutes sounds in a word, like saying "boap" instead of "boat."

🔴 Semantic Paraphasia: When a person uses the wrong word that’s related in meaning, like saying "cat" instead of "dog."

References:

- ASHA
- The Aphasia Community
- Canva

19/09/2024

Did you know? 💡

Research shows that AAC actually supports verbal speech and language development. 🗣️

References:

- ASHA
- Canva

12/09/2024

On 14 September 2024, we recognise ADHD Awareness Day 🔸

Speech Therapy supports children and adults with ADHD by improving communication skills, focus, and social interactions, helping them better express thoughts and manage conversations.

References:

- Canva
- Asha

05/09/2024

🔴 Children naturally express themselves and learn through play.

🟠 In Speech Therapy, play-based approaches are crucial because they engage children in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.

🔵 Through play, therapists can create meaningful interactions that promote language development, social skills, and cognitive growth.

🟢 It allows children to practice communication in a relaxed setting, making it easier to address speech and language goals in a context that resonates with them.

References:

- ASHA
- SASLHA
- Canva

29/08/2024

🔸Odynophagia, or painful swallowing, can make eating, drinking, and even talking a challenge.

🔸It may result from infections, inflammation, or other underlying conditions.

🔸Speech therapists are key in diagnosing the root cause and providing tailored therapy to ease pain, improve swallowing function, and prevent complications like malnutrition.

🔶If you or a loved one are struggling with swallowing pain, call us for a consultation. 📞

References:
- Canva
- Med SLP

22/08/2024

Speech Therapy Tip: Follow The Child’s Lead 🗣️

References:
- The Hanen Centre
- Canva

15/08/2024

A little bit about Leanie Engelbrecht Speech Therapy Inc. ℹ️

01/08/2024

This week we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Week 👶🏾👶🏻👶🏿👶🏽👶🏼

Contact us for more information on how a Speech Therapist can help 📞

25/07/2024

Did you know? 💡

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common craniofacial congenital anomalies, with a prevalence rate of approximately 0.3 per 1000 live births in the South African public sector.

A Speech Therapist is a key member of the MDT in managing patients with a cleft lip and/palate, from feeding to communication difficulties.

Resources:
- SASLHA
- ASHA
- Hlongwa, P. and Rispel, L.C. (2021) ‘Coproduction in the management of individuals with cleft lip and palate in South Africa: The ekhaya lethu model’, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 33(Supplement_2), pp. ii33–ii39. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzab082.
- CANVA

18/07/2024

Dysphagia 101 🍽️

References:

- ASHA
- Canva

04/07/2024

Speech Therapy Tip: Repetition 🗣️

Reference: The Hanen Centre

20/06/2024

June is Aphasia Awareness Month 🧠

“Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to say.” - Rosemary Crossley

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+27832887713

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https://www.leaniespeech.co.za/

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