Children who use cochlear implants may need ongoing support to develop listening, speech, language and everyday communication skills. SpeakClearly provides speech-language and audiology support in Johannesburg North and lists cochlear implant support among its clinical areas of expertise.
Communication support after implantation
A cochlear implant provides access to sound, but children still need opportunities to learn what sounds mean and how to use listening together with their broader communication skills. Support is individualised around the child’s hearing history, language level, school environment and family goals.
Areas therapy may address
- Listening and auditory attention in everyday situations
- Speech-sound development and intelligibility
- Receptive and expressive language development
- Vocabulary, sentence development and conversation
- Functional communication at home and school
Working with the wider care team
Children with cochlear implants may be supported by audiologists, ENT specialists, speech-language therapists, teachers and other professionals. Communication between the people involved can help keep goals aligned.
Support for parents and schools
Therapy is most useful when strategies carry into daily life. SpeakClearly can help families and educators understand practical ways to support listening and communication during play, routines, classroom activities and conversation.
SpeakClearly’s team profile lists audiology, paediatric speech-language therapy, cochlear implants, auditory processing and school-based therapy among its areas of expertise. Meet our clinical team.
Accessing this service in Johannesburg North
SpeakClearly is based in Jukskei Park and supports families from Fourways, Douglasdale, Lonehill, Bryanston, Sandton, Sunninghill, North Riding, Randburg and nearby Johannesburg North suburbs. Teletherapy is available separately for appropriate goals.
Ready to discuss an assessment?
Contact SpeakClearly to ask about the most appropriate assessment or therapy pathway for your concern.
Clinical standards & professional registration
See SpeakClearly’s professional registration and clinical standards and clinical content standards.