Talks & Articles for Speech Therapists

Recent research shows that mental health - emotions, behaviour and personality are strongly influenced by genetics. This talk explains the complex link between the genes and psychopathology, with a strong focus on the earl...

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Jenny Perkel Jenny Perkel

Play Therapy

Cochlear implants are one of the most cost-effective interventions available. They provide the potential for children with severe to profound hearing loss to acquire spoken language and access a wider range of schooling op...

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Calabash Dani Schlesinger

Audiology

There is mounting evidence that healthy living contributes to healthy hearing. Diet, as documented with the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), is a critical factor influencing hearing status over a lifetime. Other healthy lifesty...

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Calabash James Hall

Audiology Hearing tests

Karien Marais highlights how important it is to make an accurate differential diagnosis when it comes to the underlying condition causing a speech-sound disorder. Diagnosis links to treatment approach, and treating the inc...

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Calabash Karien Marais

Speech disorders Speech therapy

This talk covers the basics of breastfeeding for professionals working with mothers and families. Breastfeeding can be a significant adjustment for new mothers, who often require support from an informed professional.Secti...

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Just Jargon Dr Zelda Janse van Rensburg

Breatfeeding Peri-Natal mental health

Trauma, illness or loss can be a terrifying and life changing experience for anybody. A person who has suffered a traumatic event will go through a variety of changes: changes to their daily lives or routines, changes to t...

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Calabash Jodie de Bruyn

Creative ability Occupational therapy

Trauma, illness or loss can be a terrifying and life changing experience for anybody. A person who has suffered a traumatic event will go through a variety of changes: changes to their daily lives or routines, changes to t...

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Calabash Jodie de Bruyn

Creative ability Occupational therapy

There is growing evidence of substantial overlap between neurodevelopmental conditions (such as the autisms, ADHD, learning disabilities, motor dysfunction, tics, epilepsy, and related concerns). However, the trend in clin...

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Neurodiversity Centre Ben Truter

ADHD Autism

There is a growing awareness of childhood depression and anxiety. It is imperative to understand the complexities of child mental health, particularly the high comorbidity rate of depression and anxiety, in order to design...

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Tarryn Blake Tarryn Blake

Anxiety Child Psychology Depression

Dr. Bentley offers essential knowledge about the unique structure of infant and toddler sleep, equipping health professionals to guide parents in terms of what is normative versus what is problematic, when to refer for mor...

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Calabash Alison Bentley

Infants Insomnia Sleep medicine

This talk, presented by Annelie van der Westhuyzen of Ethics Simplified, will cover all the aspects pertaining to informed payment consent as stipulated by the HPCSA, and other relevant health legislation (such as the Cons...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Consent Contracting Payment

This talk, presented by Annelie van der Westhuyzen of Ethics Simplified, will cover all the aspects pertaining to informed treatment consent as stipulated by the HPCSA, and other relevant health legislation (such as the Co...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Confidentiality Consent Contracting

This is a talk for therapists who wish to broaden their role repertoire to include experiential and brain-based psychotherapeutic techniques.Hypnotherapy is a powerful technique of psychotherapy that has, since its birth, ...

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Impact Therapy Centre Jeanie Cavé

Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy

This talk by Speech-Language Pathologist Stephanie Jardine will assist other Speech-Language Pathologists, Teachers, Occupational Therapists, GPs and Educational Psychologists to build their knowledge and understanding of ...

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Stephanie Jardine Speech Therapy Stephanie Jardine

Dyslexia Learning Difficulties Reading Writing

This video highlights relevant assessment and treatment ideas for children with Cerebral Palsy who experience sensory modulation difficulties. The speaker has kindly made some of her notes available to you for download.Sec...

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Calabash Shánna Louwrens

Cerebral palsy Sensory System Sensory modulation

This video explores the theory of sensory modulation and the patterns found in the Cerebral Palsy population. The talk is based on Occupational Therapist Shánna Louwrens' findings in her Masters study on this topic.Section...

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Calabash Shánna Louwrens

Cerebral palsy Sensory System Sensory modulation

This talk, presented by Annelie van der Westhuyzen, will explore the ethical pitfalls of maintaining confidentiality while working in a school setting. One of the biggest ethical dilemmas while working in a school setting ...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Child Psychology Confidentiality Blank

In this talk Annelie van der Westhuyzen will provide an in-depth discussion on the implications of obtaining informed consent when dealing with learners in a school setting. The talk will cover treatment consent as well as...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Child Psychology Confidentiality Consent

This talk by Speech-Language Pathologist Stephanie Jardine will assist other Speech-Language Pathologists in understanding their role with students with dyslexia. Stephanie will discuss the theoretical framework underpinni...

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Stephanie Jardine Speech Therapy Stephanie Jardine

Dyslexia Learning Difficulties Reading Writing

This presentation will explore the role of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in the management of ADHD. It aims to address the optimal time for intervention and the outcomes that one can realistica...

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Bellavista SHARE Professor Andre Venter

ADHD

The Peri-Partum Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PPMADS) are prevalent and extremely important to address, as these conditions have a profound impact on both the caregiver and the developing infant. The increased awareness and un...

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Calabash Joanne Zagnoev

Attachment Theory PND Peri-Natal mental health

The Peri-Partum Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PPMADS) are prevalent and extremely important to address, as these conditions have a profound impact on both the caregiver and the developing infant. The increased awareness and un...

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Calabash Joanne Zagnoev

PND Peri-Natal mental health

In this talk, experienced clinical neuropsychologist Digby Ormond-Brown addresses the possible neuropsychological effects of HIV. Digby briefly addresses the pathophysiolog7 of HIV, with a focus on HIV in the brain. He goe...

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SACNA Digby Ormond-Brown

HIV Neuropsychology Neuroscience

Enuresis and Encopresis, or urinary and faecal incontinence, can be distressing and embarrassing for the child concerned, and their parents. Added to this, there are many misconceptions regarding the cause and management o...

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Bellavista SHARE Dr Margaret Fockema

Child Psychology Enuresis & Encopresis Blank

There are many underlying reasons why learners might struggle with reading, learning and remembering. Often parents, teachers and professionals focus more on the challenges or problems that the learners might have without ...

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Estelle Brettenny Estelle Brettenny

Learning Learning Difficulties

Tinnitus is influenced by different factors: auditory, perceptual, and psychological. Lara highlights the way in which psychology and personality intersect with neurophysiological elements in the maintenance of tinnitus, a...

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Calabash Lara Benigson

Audiology Tinnitus

This talk by clinical audiologist Natanya Berry will equip you with the skills to identify CAPD and distinguish its presentation from other diagnoses, such as ADHD. Natanya will outline symptoms and behavioural characteris...

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Calabash Natanya Berry

CAPD Child Psychology Learning Difficulties

Dr. Anusha Lachman offers guidance in weighing up the risks and benefits and assisting practitioners to make ethical decisions when working with young people. Dr. Lachman discusses some of the ethical concerns faced when a...

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Calabash Dr Anusha Lachman

Child Psychology Consent Medication

This video presents the neuroanatomy of the brain through CT and MRI brain scans. Firstly, a brief introduction to the differences in these scanning technologies and the terminology used in CT and MRI scan reports are expl...

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Just Jargon Fiona Breytenbach

Brain Injury

This video takes an in-depth look at the cortex and cerebellum. Firstly, the lobes of the brain and function are each briefly reviewed, and the anatomy and function of the cerebellum is presented. The three main arteries (...

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Just Jargon Fiona Breytenbach

Brain Injury

This video presents various sub-cortical structures of the brain. The anatomy of the thalamus, basal ganglia, hippocampus and amygdala are explored including the functions, such as memory and its various components, and cl...

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Just Jargon Fiona Breytenbach

Brain Injury Memory

This video covers the foundations of neuroanatomy. Starting with the gross anatomy of the brain and its lobes; sulci, gyri, grey and white matter are discussed. We then explore at the three sections of the brainstem, namel...

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Just Jargon Fiona Breytenbach

Brain Injury

Join Annelie van Der Westhuyzen, founder of Ethics Simplified and speech therapist with a masters in Bioethics & Health Law, as she demystifies issues around employment in the health care sector.This talk is a follow-on fr...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Autism New Practice

Employment as a healthcare professional in the public or private sector raises legal and ethical questions, and it is often tricky to find answers.Join Annelie van Der Westhuyzen, founder of Ethics Simplified and speech th...

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Ethics Simplified Annelie van der Westhuyzen

Autism New Practice

In this talk, actuary and expert witness Gregory Whittaker offers a window of insight into the Life Esidimeni tragedy, which involved the transfer of psychiatric patients from Life Esidimeni facilities to unlicensed and un...

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Calabash Gregory Whittaker

Human Rights Law

The Polyvagal Theory is the product of decades of research by Stephen Porges. Through this lens we see the role of the autonomic nervous system as it shapes experiences of safety and affects our ability for connection. It ...

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Bellavista SHARE Natalie Solomon

Anxiety Neuropsychology

In this presentation Mitzi will use a case study to explore brain injury and its impact on everyday life. Motor vehicle accidents, concussion and exposure to environmental toxins can all exhibit similar symptoms of brain i...

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Bellavista SHARE Mitzi Hollander

Brain Injury

During the course of their professional careers, health professionals may be called upon to present expert opinion for court-related purposes. This talk outlines the duties of the expert witness to the South African court,...

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Calabash Gregory Whittaker

Forensic Work Legal Work

Many children who have a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are treated on medication. This talk will focus on the aspects of ADHD which in itself impose barriers on learning, and the co-morbid le...

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Bellavista SHARE Professor Andre Venter

ADHD Child Psychology Medication

In this video, clinical neuroanatomist Dr. Coenie Hattingh outlines the anatomy and functioning of the frontal lobes, as well as dysfunction of the frontal lobes due to damage, making reference to the links between the sit...

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SACNA Dr. Coenie Hattingh

Brain Injury Neuropsychology

In this talk, clinical neuroanatomist Dr. Coenie Hattingh outlines the effects of traumatic brain injury on the brain, introducing and defining key terms relevant to this area, as well as primary and secondary effects of n...

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SACNA Dr. Coenie Hattingh

Brain Injury Neuropsychology

The prevalence of anxiety disorders amongst school-aged children is on the rise, both in South Africa and across the globe. This debilitating condition impacts irrevocably on the young person's academic success as well as ...

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Bellavista SHARE Amy Coleman Danielle Gluckman

Anxiety Sensory System

In this talk, Dr. Wendy Duncan discusses adolescence as a developmental phase, distinguishing normal features of this phase from signs & symptoms which are indicators for concern. She outlines some of the risk factors for ...

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Calabash Dr. Wendy Duncan

Adolescence Depression

Emotional Intelligence refers to an individual/s capacity to be aware of, control, and express his or her emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. In this presentation Hennie will...

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Bellavista SHARE Hennie Vorster

Emotional Intelligence

This talk is for general interest and not for CPD.For learners with Dyslexia or Literacy Difficulties, the use of technology can make managing school work, communicating with others, and learning independently much easier....

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Bellavista SHARE Dr Stephanie Gottwald

Learning Learning Difficulties

In the 21st century, most of us function in a highly technical environment, with the support of the latest smartphones, tablets and computers. We rely heavily on electronics to keep ourselves scheduled, organised and at th...

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Bellavista SHARE Dr Sharon Moonsamy

Memory

This talk is for general interest and not for CPD.When a child reads fluently, it feels like magic! All of the words are effortlessly recognised and each sentence is read with expression. But what about our children who ar...

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Bellavista SHARE Dr Stephanie Gottwald

Reading

This talk focuses on the intricate causes of child behaviours through looking at the brain and the neurological system. The speaker emphasizes throughout the talk: If a child could, he would.

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Bellavista SHARE Dr Melodie de Jager

Child Psychology Neuropsychology Sensory System

This talk is for general interest and not for CPD.This talk addresses issues in ensuring that South African children will be multilingual. It focuses on the nature of language, language proficiency, the language learning c...

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Bellavista SHARE Prof H Jordaan

Audiology Multilingualism South Africa

This talk is for general interest and not for CPD.Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents. They have an early age of onset, cause substantial impairment at school, hom...

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Bellavista SHARE Dr V Stancheva

Anxiety Child Psychology

Dr. Colinda Linde outlines various anxiety disorders and how to differentiate between them. She also discusses how depression links to the anxiety disorders. Lastly, Colinda discusses treatment options using a CBT framewor...

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Calabash Colinda Linde

Anxiety Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Anxiety is one of the most common complaints presented by clients in psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers effective and practical tools for tolerating and overcoming anxiety in its varied forms. Join CBT...

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Calabash Cindy Strydom

Anxiety Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

What are the unique psychological needs of infants? How can psychologists help parents to understand and meet these needs? Jenny Perkel, clinical psychologist and author of the bookBabies in Mind, discusses the emotional a...

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Calabash Jenny Perkel

Child Psychology Family Infants Relationships