Rochelle Thanjan Speech Therapy

21/08/2026

‼️Attention all Professionals and Educators!‼️

📅 Dates changed to: 09, 16 and 23 September

ℹ We will be hosting a webinar series: 📛Autism - Evidence into Practice: An Interdisciplinary Education Series.

1⃣ 1 pre-recording
2⃣2 Articles
3⃣3 Weekly webinars starting 09 September.

🎖Up to a possible 12 CPD points (10 Clinical & 2 Ethical) applied for.

🫰(Payment plan available)

This overall course offers a practical, evidence-informed introduction to supporting autistic children through a neurodiversity-affirming lens. Designed for health care professionals and educators, the course brings together foundational learning, current research and focused webinar sessions to deepen participants’ understanding of communication, sensory processing, feeding, oromotor factors and praxis in autism. Across the series, delegates will be encouraged to consider the whole child, recognise individual strengths and support needs, and apply practical strategies that promote meaningful participation, connection and engagement in everyday environments.

‼️More info & tickets: https://qkt.io/Autism26

27/07/2026

25/07/2026

Hands up ✋️ if you've caved under the pressure of getting your child to eat! We can relate 😬 Even as feeding therapists, our mum hat goes on and we to are DESPERATE... willing to do anything for our kids to eat!

Until we remember these simple techniques (therapist hat back on) that require some patience but the outcome is so rewarding, for you and your child! Join us for our upcoming webinars. One geared towards neurodivergent children (https://forms.gle/hTkSnGbdXU4k9oj59)
, and one for neurotypical children (https://forms.gle/eprUoqYsg4Z7kMEH6)
Because different learning styles require different teaching styles. And yes, eating is a lesson and you dear parent, are the trusted teacher 🧡

22/07/2026

💛 Mealtimes can be really hard.
If you've ever worried that your child isn't eating enough, found yourself making separate meals, or felt anxious about introducing new foods, please know you're not alone.
As a Speech-Language Therapist, I've met so many parents who feel overwhelmed, guilty or unsure of what to do next. That's exactly why Tamaryn Hunter (Occupational Therapist) and I created this webinar.
Our goal isn't to offer quick fixes or tell parents what they "should" be doing. It's to share practical, evidence-informed strategies that can help make mealtimes feel calmer, more enjoyable and less stressful for the whole family.
If this sounds like something that could support you or someone you know, we'd love to have you join us. 🌿
All the details are in the flyer below. 💛
Link for registration:https://forms.gle/eprUoqYsg4Z7kMEH6

14/07/2026

🍽️ Why Won't My Child Eat?
Does mealtime leave you feeling worried, frustrated or exhausted?
Perhaps your child eats only a handful of foods, refuses to try anything new, gags, pockets food, or becomes distressed at the sight or smell of certain foods. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Feeding challenges are common in neurodivergent children—and they're rarely about "fussy eating" or "bad behaviour." There are often underlying sensory, oral motor, communication, emotional or medical reasons why eating feels difficult.

Join us for an engaging and practical online webinar where we'll help you understand the why behind your child's feeding differences and equip you with compassionate, evidence-informed strategies that you can start using at home.

During this webinar, you'll learn:
✨ Why neurodivergent children often experience feeding challenges
✨ How sensory processing, oral motor skills, anxiety and interoception can influence eating ✨ Practical ways to reduce mealtime stress and support food exploration
✨ How to build your child's confidence around food—without pressure, rewards or battles
✨ When it may be time to seek professional support
Whether your child is autistic, has ADHD, sensory processing differences or other neurodevelopmental needs, this webinar will help you approach mealtimes with greater understanding and confidence.

Thursday, 30 July 2026 🕖 7:00–8:30 pm (SAST) 💻 Live Online 💰 R350 per family
Presented by: Rochelle Thanjan – Speech-Language Therapist Tamaryn Hunter – Occupational Therapist
Both presenters are trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding and are passionate about providing evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirming support for children and their families.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/hTkSnGbdXU4k9oj59

💚 Because every child deserves to feel safe, supported and successful at mealtimes.

12/07/2026

Welcome to The Connected Feeding Series✨

Supporting Children.Empowering Families

The Connected Feeding Series is a practical webinar series designed to support parents and professionals in understanding children's feeding journeys through a compassionate, evidence-informed lens. Presented by a Speech-Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist, our webinars combine the latest research with real-world strategies to help reduce mealtime stress, build confidence, and create positive feeding experiences. Whether you're navigating picky eating or feeding differences, we're here to help you move from frustration to connection—one meal at a time.

Three webinars for parents and professionals, for neurodivergent and neurotypical children:

Parent Webinar 1: Why won't my child eat?
https://forms.gle/hTkSnGbdXU4k9oj59

Parent Webinar 2: Picky Eating in Neurotypical children
https://forms.gle/eprUoqYsg4Z7kMEH6

Professional Webinar Series: Neurodiversity-Affirming Feeding Support
https://forms.gle/EnTdgH5AMR8K8w2Q6

10/07/2026

Parents of neurodivergent children, join us for this neuro-affirming webinar presented by 2 therapists trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding. Click on the link to register: https://forms.gle/hTkSnGbdXU4k9oj59

30/04/2026