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Helderberg Therapeutic Services

Therapists specialised to support Autistic Learners

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Cara Willemse

Occupational Therapist 

Somerset West

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I have a special interest in paediatrics and supporting children with neurodiversity, sensory and/or functional difficulties.  My practice is situated at two venues in the Somerset West area namely in Bizweni Avenue as well as on Drama Street

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Elaine Brink 

Speech and Language Therapist 

Somerset West

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I am Makaton and prompt trained and very much enjoy early intervention with children aged birth to 3 years.

 

I work with a broad spectrum of kids with difficulties in Dyspraxia, ASD, speech fallouts and language delays.

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Amy Rode

Occupational Therapist

Somerset West

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I am a paediatric occupational therapist trained in using different approaches from which I choose depending on the needs of the specific child.  My specific interests are in development of children from infants to young school going ages. 

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Michelle Pearson

Educational Psychologist

Somerset West

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I am passionate about working with children (up to the age of 12 years). My therapy is client-centered and child-led. Therapy is provided through play-based activities and positive experiences, focusing on the whole body.

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Caroline Theron

Speech and Language Therapist

Somerset West

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I work within the paediatric scope of practice using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions. My areas of interest include Neurodevelopmental Disorders (such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Communication Disorders), Cerebral Palsy, Genetic Syndromes, and Speech and Language Delays.

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Carla Odendaal

Speech,  Language and Hearing Therapist

Somerset West

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