Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town

Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town

About Us

Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town is a private practice led by a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2020. After completing compulsory community service at Botshabelo District Hospital, where she was the sole speech therapist, she further developed her skills at Joanné Schoeman Speech Therapy.

Currently, the practice is based in Cape Town. Starker Speech Therapy has practice locations at Jan van Riebeeck Primary, Huppelland Pre-Primary, and private consulting rooms at 12 Upper Orange, Oranjezicht. The practice provides expert speech and language therapy to individuals across all age groups.

The therapist creates a supportive and nurturing space for every patient. As a result, learners and patients can feel safe while expressing themselves and exploring their potential.

Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town Services

Starker Speech Therapy offers a wide range of services for different communication and developmental needs. These services include paediatric speech therapy, with a focus on early support for speech delays, articulation difficulties, and language delays in young children.

The practice also provides support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping children develop communication and social skills. In addition, AD(H)D therapy supports children and adults with attention deficits and hyperactivity while focusing on communication and cognitive skills.

Furthermore, speech and language development therapy supports speech delay, language delay, and developmental delays in children. Articulation therapy helps children and adults improve speech clarity. Voice therapy supports voice disorders, including transitioning voice therapy for people experiencing changes in vocal patterns.

Communication, Feeding and Rehabilitation Therapy

Starker Speech Therapy also provides Neonatal & Paediatric Feeding Therapy for babies and young children with feeding and swallowing difficulties. In addition, Cleft Lip and Palate Therapy supports speech and communication challenges linked to cleft lip and palate.

For patients recovering from brain injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) rehabilitation focuses on communication and cognitive rehabilitation. Similarly, stroke rehabilitation supports adults with language, speech, and cognitive therapy.

The practice also helps children with phonological processing difficulties, including challenges with phonological awareness and processing language sounds. Moreover, fluency therapy targets stuttering and fluency issues to support smoother and more confident speech.

Additional Information – Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town

The philosophy of Starker Speech Therapy focuses on holistic care for each individual. Therefore, the practice values collaboration between the therapist, parents, and educators. The team also empowers those around the child to reinforce communication strategies at home and in the classroom.

With extensive experience in school-based settings, the practice understands the value of a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy. In addition, the therapist has experience with a wide variety of cases, from developmental delays and learning difficulties to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Supporting Confident Communication

At Starker Speech Therapy, each patient receives support throughout their individual journey. The practice provides tools that help patients communicate confidently and effectively. Ultimately, Starker Speech Therapy looks forward to supporting every patient on their path towards better communication and growth.