Welcome to Alison Young Speech Therapy
Transforming communication and learning, boosting confidence, and enhancing lives. Discover a personalized approach to speech therapy that empowers individuals to find their voice.
About Me
I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist with a BSc in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cape Town — and my work sits at the intersection of communication, learning, and the everyday moments that shape a child's development.
Over the years, I've worked across mainstream and remedial school settings, and one thing has become clear: many bright, capable children struggle — not because of a lack of intelligence, but because foundational skills like auditory processing, language, memory, and sequencing need intentional support. I've also seen how isolating and overwhelming that journey can feel for the parents walking alongside them.
That's where my heart is.
But this work isn't only professional for me — it's deeply personal. I'm a mom to a neurodivergent child. I know the questions that keep you up at night, the advocacy, the emotional weight, and the fierce desire to truly understand how your child learns. That lived experience shapes everything about how I show up for families — with compassion, flexibility, and deep respect for each child's unique wiring.
I strongly support parents who choose alternative educational paths, including homeschooling. I believe children flourish when their learning environments honour their strengths, their pace, and who they truly are.
My approach is simple but powerful: I help parents use everyday interactions — especially story time — to intentionally build language, auditory memory, comprehension, sequencing, and learning readiness. No overwhelming programs. No pressure to do more. Just practical, research-based strategies that fit into real family life.
Because when parents understand how learning develops beneath the surface, they become confident guides — and children flourish.
Nurturing, evidence-based speech and language therapy to help children overcome communication and learning challenges. I work closely with parents and educators to support each child's unique journey — from early language development to literacy, attention, and beyond..
Practical, heart-centred workshops designed to help you better understand how your child communicates and learns. Walk away with real strategies you can use at home to nurture confidence, connection, and growth.T
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to identify and support learners with communication and learning challenges in your classroom. Our training sessions are grounded in research and delivered with warmth and understanding.
Thorough, compassionate assessments that help uncover how a child communicates, learns, and processes the world around them — giving parents and teachers the clarity they need to offer the right support at the right time.
Not sure where to start? Our one-on-one consultations help parents and educators better understand a child's communication and learning needs, and find the right path forward — together, at your own pace.
Tailored programs designed to meet each child where they are, addressing both communication and learning challenges at their own pace. Whether building foundational skills or working through specific difficulties, we walk alongside families every step of the way.
Empower your child today!
| Story time Language Enrichment- Turn a book into a Therapy Session Reading aloud to your child is one of the most powerful things you can do for their development — but how you read matters just as much as what you read. This practical guide shows parents how to transform everyday story time into a rich language learning experience. Through simple, easy-to-use strategies, you'll learn how to nurture your child's vocabulary growth, strengthen their listening and comprehension skills, and build the auditory processing and memory foundations that are essential for literacy success. Whether you're reading a bedtime classic or a brand-new picture book, this guide gives you the tools to ask the right questions, pause at the right moments, and spark the kinds of conversations that help children sequence ideas, recall details, and express themselves with growing confidence. No special training required — just you, your child, and the story in your hands. | R300.00 |
| EVERYDAY WORDS: A PARENTS GUIDE TO STIMULATING LANGUAGE AT EVERY AGE Your child's language development doesn't happen in a classroom — it happens at the kitchen table, in the bath, on the way to the shops, and in the quiet moments before bed. And the good news? You already have everything you need. This hands-on guide walks parents through the key stages of language development, offering age-appropriate strategies and playful, practical ideas that fit into real family life — no expensive toys, apps, or specialist equipment required. From babbling babies to chatty toddlers to school-age children building their communication skills, this guide meets you and your child exactly where you are — and shows you how everyday moments and simple household materials can become powerful opportunities for language growth. | R300.00 |