Therapy Hub Garden Route

Therapy Hub Garden Route One hub. Many experts. Shared care.

A collaborative space for speech therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy, counseling psychology, paed neurodevelopmental physiotherapy & learner support practitioner .
66 Albert Street, George

03/09/2026

More than just a ball game

Nicky, our Paediatric Neuro Developmental Physiotherapist, is working with this child to push down on a large ball, bounce it and catch it, she’s working on so much more than catching:

This fun activity targets:
✨ Core and upper-body strength
✨ Balance and postural control
✨ Motor planning and coordination
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Timing and force grading
The particularly interesting part

The sequence push → throw → bounce → visually track → catch requires the child to integrate several motor systems. Nicky is looking at this little one’s ability to plan and execute a movement, adjust it based on what happens, and maintain postural control throughout.

Playful activities like these help children build the foundations they need for confident, coordinated movement.

Nicky Lasch

Is your child really listening?Listening is more than simply hearing. Children need to pay attention, understand what th...
31/08/2026

Is your child really listening?

Listening is more than simply hearing. Children need to pay attention, understand what they hear, remember information and respond appropriately. These skills are important for learning, communication and everyday life.

Signs your child may be struggling with listening:
• Often asks you to repeat yourself
• Seems to “switch off” when given instructions
• Has difficulty following 2–3 step instructions
• Misses important information in conversations
• Is easily distracted by background noise
• Struggles to remember what they have just heard
• Appears not to listen, even when they can hear well
• Finds classroom listening and group activities challenging

Simple ways to build listening skills at home:
✨ Play games like Simon Says or I Spy
✨ Read stories together and ask questions about what happened
✨ Give your child fun multi-step instructions: “Get your shoes, find your hat and put them by the door.”
✨ Play sound games like “What can you hear?”
✨ Reduce background noise when giving important information
✨ Get your child’s attention first, then speak clearly and at their level
✨ Ask them to repeat or explain what they heard, not just “Did you hear me?”
✨ Make listening fun through songs, rhymes, movement and games.

Remember: Difficulty listening isn’t always about behaviour or “not paying attention”. There may be underlying language, auditory processing, attention or other developmental factors contributing.

If you’re concerned about your child’s listening skills, a Speech-Language Therapist can assess their communication and listening abilities and guide you on the best next steps.

Listen. Understand. Connect. Learn.

Planning, problem-solving & teamwork in actionSometimes the biggest achievements start with a little planning and a lot ...
27/08/2026

Planning, problem-solving & teamwork in action

Sometimes the biggest achievements start with a little planning and a lot of discussion.

In OT, this little one worked collaboratively to figure out how to reach the top of the shelf so he could pack the blocks away. He carefully considered his options, discussed his ideas, and discovered that the soft-play equipment could help him reach his goal.

What looks like a simple task involves motor planning, problem-solving, body awareness, coordination, communication and flexible thinking, all while working towards a meaningful goal.

We love seeing children think it through, make a plan and then put their ideas into action.

23/08/2026

Some toys really are timeless…

Our waiting room has a little piece of nostalgia….vintage LEGO, and the children are absolutely intrigued by it.

What we love most is watching them discover that, despite being decades old, LEGO still inspires the most incredible creativity. Their imaginations take over and suddenly those little bricks become anything they can dream up.

LEGO never really dates. It’s one of those special toys that can be enjoyed by children, parents and grandparents alike, generation after generation.

Because sometimes the best toys are the ones that leave plenty of room for imagination.

20/08/2026

Nicky, neuro developmental physiotherapist, is turning movement into meaningful learning.

This simple-looking activity is actually working on balance, core stability, proprioception, bilateral coordination, motor planning and postural control which are all essential building blocks for confident movement.

By balancing on soft blocks and jumping with both feet together, children are challenged to plan, coordinate and control their bodies while having fun.

At Therapy Hub Garden Route, Nicky uses playful, purposeful movement to support each child’s unique development.

Nicky Lasch

18/08/2026

Is your child ready for big school?

School readiness is about so much more than knowing letters and numbers. It’s about the skills your child needs to feel confident, engaged and ready to learn.

At Therapy Hub, Kirstin Price, our Learner Support Practitioner, offers school readiness support to help identify your child’s strengths, areas for development and how best to support their learning journey.

From literacy and phonics to maths, learning support, extension and enrichment, Kirstin works with each child’s unique strengths and abilities.

Give your child the best possible start to their school journey.

📩 [email protected]
📞 083 413 6456
📍66 Albert Street, George
Kirstin Willow Education Systems (Pty) Ltd

Contact Kirstin to find out more about a school readiness assessment or support for your child.

16/08/2026

Kirstin Price, our Learner Support at Therapy Hub in George.

Every child learns differently and sometimes, the right support can make all the difference.

Kirstin works alongside children to build confidence, strengthen skills and help them reach their learning potential.

She offers support with:

✨ School readiness assessments
📚 Phonics & literacy development
🔢 Maths & numeracy support
🧠 Learning support
🌟 Extension & enrichment

Whether your child is getting ready for school, finding certain areas of learning challenging, or ready to be extended and enriched, Kirstin provides individualised, supportive intervention tailored to their needs.

Learning is not one-size-fits-all. With the right support, every child can grow, learn and thrive.

📍 Therapy Hub Garden Route
📩 [email protected]
📞 +27 83 413 6456

Kirstin Willow Education Systems (Pty) Ltd

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66 Albert Street
George
6530

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+27723235644

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