Speech4Africa

Speech & Language ideas and activities from Africa to the rest of the world! Take note: This is a Speech-Language Therapy page, we do NOT write speeches.

I am a Speech-Language Therapist working in private practice in Pretoria, South Africa. I founded Speech4Africa as a means of sharing therapy ideas and activities with the rest of the world. The symbols used in my products are the property of SymbolStix:

SymbolStix used with permission. Copyright 2006. SymbolStix. All rights reserved. Be sure to check back frequently for the latest products!

- Nicola Sowah

05/06/2023

Spell Your Mind in partnership with Zekwande Foundation are hosting another group for adult (16+) spellers!!

Come and join our general knowledge quiz on Friday the 9 June from 9:00- 12:00. You can join in person or online.

Contact Ann-Elize to book your spot!
WhatsApp 0844005350/ [email protected]

24/05/2023

Tomorrow night (25 May at 7:30pm), nonspeaking Autistic activist Zekwande Mathenjwa will be spelling his story at an online event. 😊

If you are a healthcare professional who serves Autistic people, especially nonspeaking or minimally speaking Autistic people, this event is not to be missed. Zekwande's life story will help inform the recommendations that you make for your Autistic clients.

If you are a parent, caregiver, educator or interested member of the public, you will gain a new perspective on nonspeaking Autism.

*2x ethics CPD points* will be awarded to healthcare professionals who attend.

*Agenda*

1. Introductions
2. Zekwande Mathenjwa shares his life story
3. Human rights based approach to disability, with a focus on nonspeaking Autism (Zekwande, Marc and Nicola of the Zekwande Foundation)

Book your tickets here for this online event:

https://qkt.io/I-Spell-My-Story

06/04/2023

18/02/2023

Please share or contact the Zekwande Foundation if you or someone you know is able to help.

Please share:

Recently, we met with the founder of a local Autism Association who is providing support to the underprivileged areas in our community. This wonderful woman goes out into the impoverished areas and provides support at her own cost. Sometimes she runs out of data and has to go and sit at a restaurant, just to be able to continue providing the much-needed support.

We are therefore making a request for the following, to support their organization: If anyone knows of a cell phone / internet company who would be able to provide this person with an unlimited data package, please contact us at [email protected]

14/02/2023

"Love is everywhere. Some people choose to fight it out of fear. I choose to embrace it. I love to advocate for nonspeakers. I am dedicating my life to the cause." - Zekwande Mathenjwa

04/02/2023

31/01/2023

Let February be the month of love and collaboration.
We are hosting group sessions for spellers age 16+ and adults! (All spelling levels are welcome)
9+10 February 2023 from 9am-12 pm at our new offices in Garsfontein Pretoria.
Unable to make it in person? Feel free to "zoom" in.
Call/ WhatsApp: 084 400 5350 to book your spot!