Emma de Wet Speech Therapy - Spraakterapie

08/06/2026

Connection matters more than we often realise.

In the busyness of everyday life, it can be easy to focus on schedules, homework, activities, and getting through the day. But one of the most important things our children need is something much simpler: feeling connected to their family.

Research consistently shows that children and teenagers who feel seen, heard, accepted, and connected at home are more likely to develop confidence, resilience, healthy relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

Connection doesn't have to mean grand gestures or hours of uninterrupted time. Sometimes, it starts with a conversation around the dinner table, a shared laugh, a family tradition, or simply putting our phones away for a few minutes to be fully present.

At The Bloom Room, our 8-week growth experience for young women, we focus on supporting high school girls as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of adolescence. But we also recognise that growth doesn't happen in isolation — it starts at home.

That is why we intentionally end our programme with a session that includes parents. We believe that when young women feel supported not only within themselves but also within their family relationships, meaningful and lasting growth becomes possible.

No matter the age of your children, it is never too early — or too late — to nurture connection within your family.

If you're not sure where to start, comment CONNECT below, and I'll send you a fun, practical activity that you can use to strengthen connection with your family and children of any age.

Because sometimes, the smallest moments of connection become the memories and relationships that shape a lifetime.

23/04/2026

📚 Boeke = Goud 📚

14/04/2026

SKERMTYD is deel van vandag se wêreld.
Ons kan dit nie totaal vermy nie, maar ons kan dit bestuur.

As Afrikaans jou huistaal is, kies dit doelbewus.
WAT kinders kyk, beïnvloed hulle taal en ontwikkeling. Indien 'n kind reeds 'n Spraak- en Taalagterstand het is hierdie selfs meer belangrik.

Stories soos Moomin en Heidi, wat vir ons steeds mooi en nostalgies is, gaan nie noodwendig vandag se kinders vreeslik beïndruk nie.

Dankie tog vir platforms soos YouTube waar daar nou Afrikaanse inhoud soos Aspetat is. Dit is modern genoeg vir nou, maar steeds in hulle moedertaal.

ONTHOU: Jong kinders moet nooit vrye teels hê met skerms nie.
Minder is steeds beter, maar WAT hulle kyk speel ook 'n baie groot rol.

https://youtu.be/XpocB0qCSKE?feature=shared

04/02/2026

30/10/2025

S A L E 🌿
October Wrap-Up Sale

Browse over 10 educational resources created by Emma de Wet in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.

05/10/2025

Browse over 10 educational resources created by Emma de Wet in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.

25/09/2025

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.

Globally, nearly 62 million people (1 in 127) have autism spectrum disorder, a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. Although awareness and diagnosis have improved in recent years, the exact causes of autism have not been established, and it is understood there are multiple factors that can be involved.

Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. At this time, no consistent association has been established.

WHO recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines.
Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals.

Also, a robust, extensive evidence base exists showing childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Large, high-quality studies from many countries have all reached the same conclusion. Original studies suggesting a link were flawed and have been discredited.
Since 1999, independent experts advising WHO have repeatedly confirmed that vaccines - including those with thiomersal or aluminum - do not cause autism or other developmental disorders.

Childhood vaccine schedules are developed through a careful, extensive and evidence-based process involving global experts and country input.
The childhood immunization schedule, carefully guided by WHO, has been adopted by all countries, and has saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years. The schedule remains essential for the health and wellbeing of every child and every community. These schedules have continually evolved with science and now safeguard children, adolescents and adults against 30 infectious diseases.

Every vaccine recommendation by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), an independent advisory group to WHO, is grounded in rigorous review of evidence and carefully designed to offer the best protection against serious diseases and to be delivered when most needed.

When immunization schedules are delayed or disrupted, or altered without evidence review, there is a sharp increase in the risk of infection not only for the child, but also for the wider community.
Infants too young to be vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions are at greatest risk.

Autism and neurodevelopmental disorders are among priority mental health and neurological conditions being discussed at the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health this Thursday, 25 September.
As a global community, we need to do more to understand the causes of autism and how best to care for and support the needs of autistic people and their families.

WHO is committed to advancing this goal working together with partners including autistic-led organizations and other organizations representing persons with lived experience.
WHO also stands with people who are living with autism and their families, a dignified community entitled to evidence-based considerations free of stigma.

08/08/2025

To the mom rushing her child to ABA therapy while her friends are driving theirs to soccer practice, you’re not alone.

To the mom carrying around a PECS book, you rock.

To the dad who avoids milestone talk because his child is years behind, your child is perfect, just as he is.

To the mom embarrassed by her son’s screams in the grocery store, I was there too. Yesterday, in fact.

To the mom hunched over her computer at midnight, researching every possible therapy, your child is lucky to have you as his advocate.

To the dad who dreads taking his child to a restaurant, a park, or anywhere public, I know. It’s hard.

To the mom still mourning the dream of taking her son to the movies or baseball practice, it might not happen the way you pictured it, but it will happen.

To the dad who felt silly celebrating when his son said “buh” for bubbles, every tiny victory is worth a party. Pop the champagne.

To the mom holding back tears after reading another therapy report full of “no progress”, don’t give up. Hope still lives here.

To the dad who wishes his daughter would talk, me too. You’re not alone.

When you feel hopeless… when you wonder how much longer you can keep going… when it seems like no one sees you unless your child is melting down—remember this:
You love your child. You’re doing the best you can. And that matters more than you know.

If you feel like no one understands what you’re living, know that I do. And so do many others.

It’s okay to have bad days. We all do.

To every mom and dad out there doing everything they can to give their child the best possible life despite impossible odds—you’re amazing. And even if your child can’t say it… they know it.

[I wrote this 10 years ago. Still relevant]

05/08/2025

Back-To-School SALE
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/emma-de-wet
Teachers Pay Teachers

22/07/2025

❗️❗️ SALE❗️❗️
⭐️BACK TO SCHOOL⭐️

Hierdie is 'n kleurvolle, interaktiewe hulpmiddel wat jong kinders help om 18 verskillende seediere te leer ken. Dit sluit drie komponente in: flitskaarte, 'n soek-aktiwiteit, en 'n skryfaktiwiteit - perfek vir taalontwikkeling én pret!