Starker Speech Therapy Cape Town

Starker Speech Therapy – Cape Town

About Us

Starker Speech Therapy 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 her compulsory community service at Botshabelo District Hospital, where she was the sole speech therapist, she went on to further her skills at Joanné Schoeman Speech Therapy.

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

Our therapist believes in creating supportive, nurturing environments that foster communication and developmental growth, helping learners and patients feel safe to express themselves and explore their potential.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of speech therapy services designed to support individuals at different stages of life. Our services include:

• Paediatric Speech Therapy – Specialising in early intervention for speech delays, articulation difficulties, and language delays in young children.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Providing tailored support for children with ASD, helping them develop communication and social skills.
• AD(H)D Therapy – Support for children and adults with attention deficits and hyperactivity, focusing on improving communication and cognitive skills.
• Speech and Language Development – Therapy for speech delay, language delay, and developmental delays in children.
• Articulation Therapy – Helping children and adults with articulation difficulties to improve speech clarity.
• Voice Therapy – Therapy for voice disorders, including transitioning voice therapy for those undergoing changes in vocal patterns.
• Neonatal & Paediatric Feeding Therapy – Assisting babies and young children with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Therapy – Providing therapeutic support for speech and communication challenges associated with cleft lip and palate.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Rehabilitation for patients recovering from brain injuries, focusing on communication and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Stroke Rehabilitation – Supporting adults recovering from a stroke with language, speech, and cognitive therapy.
• Phonological Processing Difficulties – Helping children overcome challenges with phonological awareness and processing language sounds.
• Fluency Therapy – Targeting stuttering and fluency issues to improve smooth, confident speech.

Additional Information

The philosophy of Starker Speech Therapy is to provide holistic care for each individual, with a strong focus on collaboration between therapist, parents, and educators. We believe in empowering those around the child to reinforce communication strategies at home and in the classroom.

With extensive experience in school-based settings, we understand the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy. We also have experience working with a wide variety of cases, from developmental delays and learning difficulties to more complex conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

At Starker Speech Therapy, we are committed to seeing each patient through their individual journey, providing them with the tools to communicate confidently and effectively. We look forward to being part of your path to better communication and growth.