Therapy PODS

10/02/2026

When children are melting down, we want to support them and understand what is the problem. However, saying “use your words” won’t often help because strong emotions temporarily shut down the parts of the brain needed for language. In that moment, children often can’t access words, even if they have them when calm. Instead it would be helpful to focus on regulating the child so that they can speak once calm. .slp

03/02/2026

Meet our dream team! 🌟 We're a multidisciplinary team ready to support you and your little ones!

- Nicole Soames - Educational Psychologist
- Nadine Volkwyn - Occupational Therapist
- Sumayyah Khan - Clinical Psychologist
- Linnè Rossouw - Speech and Language Therapist

From educational assessments, to motor and sensory development, emotional regulation and speech development, we're here to help! 💪 Let's work together to unlock your child's full potential!

02/02/2026

We’re exited to officially welcome Linné Rossouw to our team! 🎉

As a speech therapist 🗣️📚, Linné helps children find their first words, express their wants and needs, build sentences, master speech sounds, and improve their literacy skills. ✨📖

26/01/2026

Back to school means the struggle to get back into routine and curb those screen time addictions which have inevitably been created over the long December holidays.

Taking the time to create a chart like this, that holds your child accountable, will save so much energy and stress for you and your child.

This type of chart can be implemented with children from the age of 8yrs upwards. They must be involved in creating the chart, use visual aids where needed for younger children, together you can make it colorful and fun.
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20/01/2026

Explore the concept of motor planning and its impact on children's learning and behavior...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-06-motor-planning-poor-motor-planning-leads-lack-confidence-classroom/

Integrated Learning Strategies

Explore the concept of motor planning and its impact on children's learning and behavior...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-06-motor-planning-poor-motor-planning-leads-lack-confidence-classroom/

13/01/2026

Welcome back! 🤗
We hope you all had a restful break and are ready for the year ahead.
The team at Therapy PODS are ready for a new year of growth and learning 🌿

We offer: Educational Psychology, Play Therapy, Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy services under one roof!

Here’s to a wonderful 2026.

15/12/2025

It’s been a wonderful year working with so many wonderful families and children! Wishing you all a well deserved holiday break ✨

01/12/2025

This is an important reminder as we go into the festive season, which is filled with get togethers with families and friends.
Children need to learn that they have autonomy over their bodies, they have the right to give affection only to who they feel comfortable. More importantly, they have the right to say no to giving/receiving affection when they don't feel comfortable.

Your duty as a parent/caregiver is to empower your children, not appease other adults. Let's keep our kids safe and allow them the power to choose.

24/11/2025

“Do you spend the whole session just playing?” A question that is often asked by parents. Play therapy uses a child’s natural language—play—to help them express feelings, build skills, and work through challenges in a way that feels safe and comfortable.

17/11/2025

Be a narrator, not a quiz show host 🎤✨

11/11/2025

With the holidays fast approaching, here is a fine motor activity to help keep your little ones busy and developing! ✏️a fun alternative to pencil drawing 📚

03/11/2025

Connecting with your child can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Here are some simple prompts to help lead to interesting conversations and build memorable connections.