Speech & Language Therapist
Marina Lubbe

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Marina mainly works with ages 2 – 14 years. She offers the following assessments and therapy:

  1. Articulation and Phonological disorder:
    A child with an articulation disorder has problem forming speech sounds properly. A child with phonological disorder can produce the sounds correctly, but may use them in the wrong place.

  1. Reading and Spelling:
    Reading and spelling therapy is offered to individuals or groups from beginner readers (as young as 5 years old) to older children who needs assistance. The reading and spelling program is also used to support children with dyslexia.
  2. Receptive and expressive language:
    Receptive language refers to the understanding of language whereas expressive language is the use thereof. Children who might benefit from language therapy may struggle with:
    • following of directions
    • forming complete sentences
    • pronouns and tenses during conversation
    • word finding difficulties
    • answering questions appropriately
    • limited vocabulary
  3. Early childhood intervention:
    Early intervention is offered to children ages birth to 3 years and their families. Through early intervention, parents can be taught valuable early language strategies so that they can help facilitate their child's speech and language.
  4. Lactation consultations:
    Provide support and clinical management of breastfeeding.