Welcome to WordPlay, a mobile Speech-Language Therapy practice based in central Auckland. WordPlay brings professional SLT services right to you - this means assessment and therapy sessions in your home, school or early childhood centre - wherever your child feels most comfortable.
SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
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​I take a family-centred approach to communication - ensuring that I understand your child's communication skills and goals in the context of their every day life. I make sure that what we're working on is important to you and your family. I enjoy making assessment and therapy fun and interactive for your child - helping them to learn through play. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and their families, in a variety of areas. If you'd like to learn more about me, you can click here.
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I can provide support in the following areas:
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Speech sound delays and disorders
Language delays and disorders (understanding and expression)
Narrative work
Literacy/phonological awareness
ASD
Down Syndrome
Early intervention
Parent/caregiver coaching and support
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ASSESSMENT
The first step is for me to get to know you better - to understand your child and their skills and strengths, as well as any areas that you are concerned about.
Assessment is both informal (conversation, play, observation) and formal (standardised tests).
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At the end of the assessment, we will discuss your child's communication skills and you can make an informed decision about whether or not you would like speech language therapy. A comprehensive written report can be provided on request.
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If you'd like to know more about assessment, you can contact me, or check out the FAQ page.
THERAPY
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Once assessment has been completed, we will talk together about the goals that are most important to you and your family.
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My job is to provide you with information on specific speech and language development - we will use this information to set goals that are meaningful and relevant to you and your child.
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The aim of therapy sessions is to find fun activities to help your child achieve their goals. Homework is provided after each session - these will be short activities that can fit in to your every day routines. Completing regular homework or practice means that your child will progress faster towards their goals.
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Sessions are typically 45 minutes, but 1 hr sessions are also available.
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IIf you'd like to know more about intervention, you can contact me, or check out the FAQ page.
LITERACY SUPPORT
Evidence shows us that a structured literacy approach is best for supporting our young learners with reading and spelling. I am trained in Sounds Write, which is an evidence-based literacy intervention.
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For more information on Sounds Write - click here
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If you'd like to chat about your child's reading and spelling, or structured literacy, please contact me.
COFFEE GROUPS
It's never too early to start thinking about communication!
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I am happy to visit coffee groups and answer any questions you have about children's communication. Topics include:
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Communication milestones - what to expect and when
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Strategies to build language skills
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How to promote communication in every day activities
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Using books to build language
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Using play to build language
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I am also available to talk or answer questions on any communication topic that your group is interested in.
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Contact me for more information or to discuss what you'd like.
