Joanne Ravell Speech Language Pathologist
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Early communication Intervention; 20 yrs exp with delays mild/severe, Neurodivergence, Autism, AAC, Feeding, Auditory.
English & isiZulu ebooks
www.zippiandzaza.co.za
link.me/slpjoravell
Youtube: @speechiemom
Tiktok: @jotheslp
Insta: joanneravellslp
The Basic Needs List- If you want to see progress and support little ones who are minimally verbal or Neurodivergent, with high sensory needs 🙌🏻🔥💪🏻 AAC here we go.
Not every Gestalt user or echolalia user is the same. It can be indirectly harmful to put them all into the same box under the same label, when there are multiple reasons why chunks of language are used. Comprehension, coordination (DCD/ Apraxia) and vocal stimming are 3 common reasons for gestalt use, and you don’t want to support each child the same way. 🔥Look at the child in front of you and use individualized goal setting and methods of support 🔥🙌🏻
Why does progress sometimes look like regression? What is actually happening when our children start using more single words, instead of “gestalts” or “echolalia”. They may be speaking less, but language development is moving forward 🔥🙌🏻
02/08/2026
Pilates at Whizzkidz
Pilates can be a wonderful form of movement for children on the spectrum and children with other developmental or support needs. Through slow, controlled exercises, it helps develop core strength, body awareness, balance, and coordination. Pilates may also support sensory processing and provide a calming, structured environment that can help regulate the nervous system. Every child is unique, and sessions can be adapted to suit their individual strengths, needs, and goals.
Very worried… what is wrong with my car?!?! Turns out it’s paediatric speech therapy problems 🤣🫣🫠 Follow my tiktok https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSX7VR8vJ/
A++ for teaching autonomy! 🙌🏻For our little ones who are “too compliant”, our throwers, our screamers, our demand sensitive little ones, a good NO is life-changing…. But first, the over-generalization of the rule 🫠🫠😝😝🤣 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXbnm9x4/
21/07/2026
Simple play is powerful.
Each Sunday, we will be sharing one everyday object and showing how it can be used in multiple ways to build communication, language and interaction at home.
No specialist toys needed. No pressure. Just real moments, using what you already have.
This week: Hairbrush!
Save this series for easy ideas you can come back to during the week 💛
AAC in ZA! 🇿🇦PART 3🔥In South africa🇿🇦 supporting bilingual students, language delayed students and those with Autism using AAC, requires some thought and adaptation, to ensure that we support the linguistic and cultural variations that we are lucky enough have here 🇿🇦.
AAC in ZA! 🇿🇦PART 2 🔥In South africa🇿🇦 supporting bilingual students, language delayed students and those with Autism using AAC, requires some thought and adaptation, to ensure that we support the linguistic and cultural variations that we are lucky enough have here 🇿🇦.
AAC in ZA! 🇿🇦PART 1 🔥In South africa🇿🇦 supporting bilingual students, language delayed students and those with Autism using AAC, requires some thought and adaptation, to ensure that we support the linguistic and cultural variations that we are lucky enough have here 🇿🇦.
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| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |