Little Figures of Speech is a well established speech and language therapy practice in the heart of Durbanville. It is owned by two passionate and enthusiastic speech and language therapists, Ivette Weyers & Annelize Claassens.
 

AS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

 

we believe that a child’s speech and language abilities are the biggest and most important predictors of his/her academic success. We are equipped to assess the child’s skills holistically and to provide the most effective and accurate treatment plan, as well as advice and support to the parents and caregivers. We render our services at our practice rooms or at nearby schools in the Northern Suburbs.

 

SPEECH & LANGUAGE MILESTONES

Expressive speech and hearing & understanding of language should develop in the following stages:

 
 

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While this is simply a guide, should you notice any delays in speech or language in your child, book a consultation with Little Figures of Speech for a screening.

 

SPEECH & LANGUAGE MILESTONES

Expressive speech and hearing & understanding of language should develop in the following stages:

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While this is simply a guide, should you notice any delays in speech or language in your child, book a consultation with Little Figures of Speech for a screening.

 

MEET THE OWNERS

 
Ivette Weyers & Annelize Claassens

We believe that every child has the right to communicate effectively.

‘Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bike or typing.
If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life’
– Brian Tracy -

 

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE OWNERS

 

We studied together at Stellenbosch University and met as classmates! We have been friends ever since!

We completed our Honours thesis together and studied children who attended school in their second language.

We share the same passion for children and have enjoyed being co-owners of our own practice –
Little Figures of Speech!