We at Jacolien Britz Speech Therapy hold children and their development very close to our hearts. We see the need for early intervention and we are proud to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works hard to understand each child’s unique needs.

Children’s speech and language development follows a typical pattern. These are a few areas in which a child may struggle within normal development and where we can assist.

Speech Disorders

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Dysarthria
• Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
• Speech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonological Processes
• Stuttering
• Voice

Language Disorders

• Preschool Language Disorders
• Language-Based Learning Disabilities (Reading, Spelling, and Writing)
• Selective Mutism

Early Detection

• Early Detection of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders

Medical and Developmental Conditions

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• Cleft Lip and Palate
• Right Hemisphere Brain Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Communication Options

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Speech for People with Tracheostomies or Ventilators

If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, you can contact us. For more information on above mentioned areas of concern you may consult www.asha.org.