Cape Town Therapy Hub

09/08/2026

Our Co-Director and Speech-Language Therapist (Liné Kruger) recently had the opportunity to attend this thought-provoking colloquium, which brought together researchers, practitioners, and advocates from across disciplines to critically reflect on how early childhood development is understood, measured, and supported in our contexts.

The two days sparked rich conversations, challenged assumptions, and offered new perspectives on the importance of contextually grounded, culturally responsive, and locally informed approaches to early childhood development.

24/07/2026

Today, the Cape Town Therapy Hub celebrates 9 years! 🎉

For the past nine years, we've had the privilege of providing collaborative, multidisciplinary care to individuals and families across Cape Town. From children's development to adult wellbeing, we've been honoured to walk alongside our clients, offering compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to their unique needs.

This milestone is only possible because of the incredible people who have been part of our journey... our clients, their families, our dedicated team, referring professionals and our wider community. Thank you for your trust, your support, and for allowing us to do what we love every day!

As we celebrate this special birthday, we look forward to continuing to provide collaborative, client-centred care for many years to come.

Here's to 9 years of making a difference, together 💙

30/06/2026

We are excited to share that Liné Kruger (Speech Therapist and Co-Director of the Cape Town Therapy Hub) published her first peer-reviewed article in the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. This publication forms part of her ongoing PhD research focusing on promoting communication access in South Africa.

The study explored communication access during face-to-face service encounters in the service sector for people who have communication support needs in low-and middle-income countries.

📌 The article is available as Open Access and can be viewed here:

Kruger, L., Tönsing, K., & Dada, S. (2026). Communication access in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2026.2685110

This work contributes to the broader evidence base in speech-language pathology and ongoing efforts to improve communication access and support for people who have communication support needs within the service sector in South Africa.

23/04/2026

Recently had the privilege of providing staff training at Cape Town Montessori School on speech and language milestones, as well as areas to look out for in the classroom.

The training was presented by Liné Kruger, a Speech-Language and Hearing Therapist from the Cape Town Therapy Hub, who also provides speech therapy sessions at the school.

What truly stood out was the incredible CTMS staff team. Their enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine commitment to their learners made the session highly engaging and very meaningful. They contributed thoughtful questions, shared valuable classroom insights, and demonstrated a strong desire to better understand how communication development impacts learning, behaviour, and classroom participation.

We explored typical speech and language milestones and discussed areas to look out for that may indicate when a learner could benefit from further assessment or support. It was inspiring to see how readily the team connected the content to real classroom situations and how invested they are in early identification and meaningful support for their learners.

CTMS is clearly home to a dedicated, reflective, and proactive group of educators. Thank you for the warm welcome and for the important work you do every day 🌿

20/04/2026

Meet our newest team member, Kath Megaw 🎉

Kath Megaw is a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian with over 26 years of experience in private practice, both nationally and internationally.

Her work is informed by extensive clinical experience as well as advanced training, including a Master’s in Paediatric Palliative Medicine from the University of Cape Town, reflecting her holistic, child-centred approach to care.

Kath is known for translating complex nutritional science into practical, family-friendly strategies that can be applied in everyday life. She serves as a Senior Consultant to Nutripaeds Nutritional Services and also consults to the Parentsense App.

She is involved in paediatric palliative care through both her clinical work and her voluntary role at Paedspal, a Cape Town-based multidisciplinary centre supporting children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

A co-author of six books, including Feeding Sense, Weaning Sense, Allergy Sense (with Meg Faure), The Low-Carb Solution for Diabetics, and Mindful Meals (2025), her work has been published internationally and she frequently speaks at professional and parenting conferences.

Kath also contributes to the global paediatric community through her roles on several international boards, including:

• The International Ketogenic Society (INKS)
• ESPGHAN NICU Task Force (2020–2026)
• The African IBD Board
• The ILAE Dietary Task Force

📌 To get in touch or book a consultation with Kath, reach out to us at [email protected] or 0214621508

19/04/2026

The wait is almost over…
Take a look through the images for a clue 👀

Stay tuned for the full reveal tomorrow ✨

17/04/2026

Big reveal dropping Monday… get ready 👀🤫

17/04/2026

Ready for another one…? 😉

16/04/2026

🌟WE HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT🌟

ADOS-2 assessments now available at the Cape Town Therapy Hub 👏

These structured, evidence-based assessments are now available to support accurate neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Your ADOS-2 assessments will be conducted by Dr Raphaela Itzikowitz, a Specialist Paediatrician with a strong focus on neurodevelopment and neurodivergence. She has extensive experience in General Paediatrics, Acute Care, and Neurodevelopment at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and continues to work within the Department of Neurodevelopment.

She is Chief Medical Specialist at three LSEN schools in the Cape Metropole, and is actively involved in research including the NeuroDev SA study. She also has a special interest in MedTech, and digital health innovation, and is the founder of Full Spectrum, a digital tool supporting neurodivergent families.

📌 To book an appointment, email [email protected] or call 021 462 1508.

25/03/2026