STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection

04/06/2026

Aphasia can affect different parts of communication.

This guide shows some of the common areas people talk about.

Swipe through to see how these changes may show up in daily life.

03/06/2026

When choosing a speech language therapist, especially in private practice, registration matters. In New Zealand, speech-language therapy is self-regulated through NZSTA making registration an important marker of professional standards, accountability, ongoing learning, and ethical practice. We are proud to be NZSTA-registered at STAR Space -Speech Therapy And Reconnection. 💙

Before you employ, refer or fund speech-language therapy, ask whether the SLT is NZSTA-registered. Speech-language therapy is not regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act in Aotearoa New Zealand. Instead, the profession is self-regulated through the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association.

NZSTA registration provides an important layer of public protection. Registered speech-language therapists must meet qualification and professional standards, complete ongoing professional development, make annual declarations about their practice, and follow NZSTA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Employing a registered speech-language therapist helps ensure the person you engage is qualified, current, accountable and committed to safe, ethical and culturally responsive practice.

03/06/2026

Everyone’s experience with aphasia is different.

We would like to hear from you.

Swipe through, then share what you have noticed in your own way.

02/06/2026

There are many misunderstandings about aphasia.

Learning a few clear points can help make sense of what is happening.

Swipe through for a simple explanation of what aphasia is and what it is not.

01/06/2026

There is often a quiet worry behind aphasia - “Will people still understand me?”

This is your reminder that your voice still matters.

Swipe through for a few thoughts we hold close in therapy and everyday life.

31/05/2026

June is Aphasia Awareness Month.

For many people, aphasia changes how communication happens - not who a person is.

Words may not come out the way they used to.
Understanding conversations may take more time.
Some days feel easier than others.

But behind every pause, every effortful sentence, every gesture -
there is still a person thinking, feeling, wanting to connect.

This month is not just about awareness.
It is about slowing down.
Listening differently.
Making space for communication in all its forms.

If you or someone you love is living with aphasia,
you are not alone - and you are still you.

31/05/2026

Many people describe aphasia as something they did not expect and could not explain at first.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone.

Swipe through to learn more about what this experience can feel like.

30/05/2026

Every family talks about difference in their own way.

Some conversations happen during a question from a child. Others happen when a situation appears in daily life.

These moments can help children grow empathy and confidence when communicating with others.

Scroll through for a gentle conversation starter.

29/05/2026

Children learn how to communicate by watching the adults around them.

Small actions such as patience, clear explanations, and respectful language can shape how children understand communication differences.

Scroll through for a gentle tip that can support empathy.

28/05/2026

Empathy is often visible in small everyday actions.

Children may wait, listen carefully, or adjust how they communicate.

These moments show that understanding can grow early when differences are explained with care.

Scroll through for a few examples.