Et Al therapy and learning centre

31/07/2026

According to Natasha Daniels, clinical expert in the US, research has shown that only 10% of perpetrators are strangers to the child.
We have to allow our children to go out into the world and to interact with people, but it is of vital importance to teach them body safety to make them less vulnerable to sexual abuse. Knowledge empowers children and helps them to be less easy targets.

KNOWLEDGE EMPOWERS CHILDREN! Let’s protect our children by empowering them!

09/06/2026

Meet Megan! Another one of our amazing OT’s. Megan has been the OT that has been the longest at Et Al Therapy & Learning Centre. She has a special interest and passion for working with little kids that are neurodiverse.
Watch the video to find out a bit more of her journey up until now☘️

12/05/2026

“Things Speech Therapists Wish Parents Knew” 🤍

Your child does not need perfect speech to deserve connection, understanding, and support.

As speech therapists, we often meet parents carrying guilt, worry, and pressure — wondering if they are doing enough or if they somehow caused the delay.

Here’s what we truly want parents to know:

✨ Communication develops best through connection, play, and responsive interaction
✨ Play is powerful learning
✨ Progress takes time
✨ Communication is more than spoken words
✨ Early support can make a meaningful difference
✨ You are not failing your child

Some children need a little extra support to find their voice — and that support works best when parents feel informed, encouraged, and included.

You do not need to turn every moment into therapy.
Small, connected moments throughout the day matter more than perfection.

🤍 Save this post for the hard days
🤍 Share with a parent who may need encouragement
🤍 Follow for more evidence-based paediatric speech and language tips

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11/05/2026

Meet one of our amazing OT’s: Johané de Beer☘️ listen to Johané’s journey as an OT and her experience of being a part of the Et Al Family.

15/04/2026

Hypnosis isn’t mind control- it’s mind empowerment.
A natural, focused state that helps you understand and change unhelpful patterns, reduce anxiety, and build healthier habits.

You’re always in control - hypnosis simply helps you access the part of your mind where real change happens.

Change your thoughts - change your life.

13/04/2026

As parents, we do everything we can to keep our children safe in the real world—but what about the digital one? Every post, every click, every share creates a footprint that can last forever.

Let this be a reminder: talk to your children, guide them, and protect their online presence. The internet isn’t always a safe place, and awareness is the first step in keeping them out of harm’s way.

Let’s stand together to protect our kids—from digital footprints that follow them and from those who don’t have their best intentions at heart.

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23/03/2026

OT Tip:
Routines don’t need to be perfect; they need to be predictable. Repetition builds safety, and safety builds regulation

10/03/2026

Play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s development. It builds language, confidence, creativity, and connection - all while having fun.
The best part?
Your child doesn’t need expensive toys.
They just need you.

06/02/2026

Do restless nights, leading to feeling foggy and tired the following morning sound familiar? It often seems as though ADHD brains do not know how to switch off and fall asleep.


https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-fall-asleep-with-adhd/?ecd=wnl_additude_251125_cons_adhd_adult&goal=0_d9446392d6-d96da193a3-292788685
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30/01/2026

REINTRODUCING OUR SPEECH THERAPISTS:
Our speech therapists support children with speech, language, feeding, literacy, and social communication.
Through playful, engaging sessions, they help children express themselves, connect with others, and find their voice.