SpeechLand
Services
Speech-language therapy based in Bothasig, Cape Town, with services offered to children and families across the Western Cape. Support begins with an initial assessment so that therapy goals and recommendations can be tailored to your child’s needs.
How support is offered
SpeechLand provides evidence-informed, individualised speech-language therapy for children, with close collaboration between therapist, parents, caregivers and, where appropriate, schools or referral partners.
Areas of support may include speech sound development, language, fluency, literacy-related skills, social communication and augmentative and alternative communication.
Areas of support
Therapy plans are individualised after assessment. Support may include the following areas, depending on each child’s communication profile and goals.
Speech sounds
Support for speech sound development and articulation to help children be understood more clearly in everyday communication.
Language development
Help with receptive and expressive language, including understanding, vocabulary, sentence building and sharing ideas.
Early communication
Play-based support for early interaction, attention, turn-taking and foundational communication skills in young children.
Fluency support
Assessment and therapy for stuttering and fluency differences, with practical guidance for families and supportive communication strategies.
Literacy skills
Support for phonological awareness and early literacy-related skills that contribute to reading and spelling development.
Social communication
Help with social understanding, conversation, perspective-taking and communication in everyday settings.
AAC support
Guidance around augmentative and alternative communication options when additional ways to communicate may be helpful.
Assessments
Screenings and assessments to better understand communication strengths, needs and appropriate next steps.
What to expect
Support with care
SpeechLand works in a warm, family-friendly and professional way. Sessions and recommendations are guided by assessment findings, your child’s needs and practical collaboration with the people who support them.
