Speech Therapy by Aeysha Ebrahim

Speech Therapy by Aeysha Ebrahim A Cape Town based Speech & Language Therapist. Follow us If you are concerned about your child’s

04/04/2026

🎉 FREE Training for SLPs & Educators! Comment "APRIL" for the link to save your seat now.

📅 Thursday, April 9th — No cost, no catch

AAC doesn't work in the backpack.

Most devices live there not because anyone gave up — but because there's a gap between "we have AAC" and "we know what to do with it."

Not because you don't care — but because no one showed you how to actually use it during your day.

If you've ever thought:
👉 "I don't know what to model."
👉 "We have devices… but don't use them."
👉 "Where does AAC even fit into the school day?"

This free training will show you 3 simple ways to make AAC doable in real classrooms.

🗓️ Thursday, April 9th • 100% Free
Save your spot 👇

This Autism Acceptance Month, a gentle reminder:⭐️You don’t have to have it all figured out.⭐️You don’t have to do it pe...
02/04/2026

This Autism Acceptance Month, a gentle reminder:

⭐️You don’t have to have it all figured out.
⭐️You don’t have to do it perfectly.
⭐️Some days will feel heavy.
⭐️Some days will feel hopeful.
⭐️Both are valid.
⭐️Your child doesn’t need fixing.
⭐️They need understanding, connection, and
⭐️ space to be who they are.

And you?

🤍You’re doing better than you think 🤍

✨ Save this for the days you need it
✨ Share with a parent who might need to hear this

Over the years, working with autistic children has shifted the way I see communication, connection, and what truly matte...
31/03/2026

Over the years, working with autistic children has shifted the way I see communication, connection, and what truly matters.

It’s taught me that:
Not all communication is spoken.
Connection will always come before compliance.
And progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
But most importantly , it’s reminded me that behind every child is a parent navigating so much with love, strength, and hope.

This Autism Acceptance Month, let’s move beyond awareness.
Let’s choose understanding. Acceptance. Support.
♾️❤️
speechtherapycapetown

24/03/2026

One of my favourite little moments in reading 🤍

A child comes across a word they don’t recognise… pauses… and instead of giving up, they go back to their acquired skill of blending :
g – o – t= got

And just like that, they keep going 💛

This is what we want to see , not just memorising words, but using their skills to figure them out.

Blending gives children the confidence to tackle new words independently, turning “I don’t know” into “Let me try.”

And that small pause? It’s actually a big step forward ✨✨

24/03/2026

When little ones are still developing their language, they often rely on simple, functional words (like “want,” “see”, “more,” or object names).

Visual activities can help expand their vocabulary by building on those words and turning their utterances into longer, more meaningful sentences.

By adding describing words, actions, and extra details, we support children in expressing themselves more clearly and confidently ✨


World Down Syndrome Day | 21 March Celebrating the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of children with Down syndrome 💙💛Eve...
23/03/2026

World Down Syndrome Day | 21 March

Celebrating the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of children with Down syndrome 💙💛

Every child communicates in their own way and with the right support, their voices can truly shine ✨

As speech and language therapists, we are here to support:
• Speech clarity and sound development
• Language building and understanding
• Social communication skills
• Feeding and oral motor development
• Confidence and self-expression
And so much more

Let’s continue to create a world where every child is heard, valued, and included✨

See the able, not the label 💛

In therapy we often use many visual and sensory supports to help children understand how a sound is made. This might inc...
13/03/2026

In therapy we often use many visual and sensory supports to help children understand how a sound is made. This might include:

• Oral positioning visuals to show where the tongue and lips should go
• Mirror feedback so children can watch their own mouth movements
• Tangible sound cues, like using a 🐍 snake to represent the /s/ sound

These tools help make abstract sounds more concrete because sometimes hearing a sound isn’t enough, children need to see it, feel it, and experience it too. 💜🐻💚

You see a toy…We see a language building opportunity. 💬Play-based therapy helps children learn naturally , the way their...
13/03/2026

You see a toy…
We see a language building opportunity. 💬

Play-based therapy helps children learn naturally , the way their brains were designed to learn. 🧠

13/03/2026

💜🐻💚

Curious about when your child should pronounce each sound clearly and correctly? This chart makes it simple and easy to ...
10/03/2026

Curious about when your child should pronounce each sound clearly and correctly?

This chart makes it simple and easy to follow! 👄🫦🗣️

Switching roles so the learner becomes the therapist and the therapist poses as the learner, is a fun way to implement a...
09/03/2026

Switching roles so the learner becomes the therapist and the therapist poses as the learner, is a fun way to implement and practice skills that have been taught!

It helps children use the strategies in action, teach concepts that they’ve learnt as a form of consolidation and boosts their confidence while engaging in them. ✨✨✨

speechtherapistnearme

Address

409 Imam Haron Road
Cape Town
7780

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Telephone

+27794274071

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Speech Therapy by Aeysha Ebrahim posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category