SLT/A Tutoring

Today, is observed to underscore the serious nature and high incidence of stroke.

Join the SLTA Tutoring Team in raising awareness on the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for persons with stroke and their loved ones managing the condition

Today, is commemorated globally.

Join the SLTA Tutoring Team as we show our support to individuals who stutter, their loved ones, and commend their efforts in management of the communicative difficulty.

What is Stuttering?

Stuttering is a speech disorder, that is characterised by repetitions, prolongations (liiiikkkee this) and stoppages (no sound) of various sounds and syllables. stuttering can also be referred to as stammering.

Facts on Stuttering

1. Stuttering usually begins in childhood between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

2. Stuttering can begin gradually or suddenly.

3. It's estimated that about 1% of the world stutters.

4. Stuttering varies over time, sometimes people will have periods in which stuttering appears to go away, only to have it return.

5. People who stutter often try to avoid stuttering.




"Don't treat it [stuttering] as an issue - work through it and get the treatment that you want to get, but don't ever treat it as an issue, don't see it as a plight on your life, and carry on pushing forward..."
-Ed Sheeran.

Today, is commemorated in South Africa 🇿🇦

Join the SLTA Tutoring Team as we show our support to persons with Down syndrome and their loved ones by creating
awareness about and communicating facts about the condition.

What is Down syndrome?

Down Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder arising at conception. There is an extra number 21 chromosome (Trisomy 21) which causes delays in physical and intellectual development.

Facts about Down syndrome

1. The cause of Down syndrome is not related to age, race, religion or socio-economic situations.
2. One in 1 000 babies born in developed countries and 1 in 650 babies born in developing countries is affected by Down syndrome.
3. 80 percent of children affected by Down syndrome are born from mothers under the age of 35, although women over the age of 35 are at a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome.
3. Although Down syndrome cannot be cured, there is a variety of medical care to treat problems associated with the disease.
4. Children with Down syndrome can be included in normal schools with regular academic procedures.
5. Persons with Down syndrome can live up to the age of 50 to 55.

Sources:
Government of South Africa (https://www.gov.za/speeches/national-down-syndrome-day-2020-4-dec-2019-1412)
Down Syndrome South Africa (downsyndrome.org.za)

This month, we honour all NICU babies and commend their families for their strength and resilience 🙂

Spring has sprung 🌻

Wishing you a bright start to this season🙂

Our tutors offer individualized assistance for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Coursework 📚

Drop us a DM or email us for further information 📩

To our Speechies and Audios 📢📢📢

SLT/A Tutors was conceptualized from the need to provide academic assistance to students studying towards Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology degrees across the various institutions in South Africa 📚

Studying and graduating are the first steps of a life long journey in the profession, and in a few short months, newly graduated Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists will be joining the working world 👨🏻‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

We are asking you, qualified Audiologists and SLT's (and comm serves) to share your story. Share your experiences in the profession, whether you're in private or in public healthcare 🗨🦻🏻

1. DM us your story, include your name, whether you're an Audio or SLT and the name of your institution or private practice🏥(or you can remain anonymous)👤

2. Follow us and like our page (if you're feeling generous)😌

And we will share your story and tag you 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️

Help us inspire aspiring Audiologists and SLT's as they take their first steps into the working world 🙂

Anatomy and Physiology getting you down?
💀

Our tutors can assist with theory coursework and preparation for your practical assessments.

DM us for more information 📩

Here's to strong women!

May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.

Happy Women's day!