We provide quality speech-language therapy services for all communication needs, for all ages. Our highly experienced Speech-language Therapist has over 30 years of experience. We are based in Whangarei and offer mobile therapy services throughout most of the Northland region (Te Tai Tokerau).

Speech-language Therapy Service

Communication Connect Ltd

Connections - Whanaungatanga (Māori)

Qualifications and Registrations

Denise Poole

Speech-language Therapist

Kaiwhakatikitikareokorero

BA Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Communication Assistive Techonogy (CAT) Level 1 Certified Assessor - Registered with ATANZ (Assistive Technology Alliance New Zealand) and EMS Assessor
Te Reo Māori Level 4 -Wānanga o Aoteoroa
Diploma - Business Management and Administration
Registered Member New Zealand Speech Therapists' Association (RMNZSTA #13377)
Registered ACC Vendor and Service provider (Accident Compensation Corporation) - Vendor Number G0L216 & Service provider Number PAQ948
30 years Speech-language therapy experience with all ages
Māori Ringa Tohu Reo Course completed (Māori Sign Language course)

Connections - Ukuxhumana (Zulu)

Connections - Verbindings (Afrikaans)

Special Interests

Speech Sounds (Articulation errors)
Phonological Processes
Auditory Processing Disorders
Apraxia / Dyspraxia - Speech Motor Learning Programme
Language Development
Social Communication
Complex Communication Needs (CCN)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): low tech symbols (e.g. coreboards), mid tech switches, etc. and high tech e.g. iPad with communication app such as TouchChat, LAMP, Proloquo2Go, Eye gaze on Surface Pro (GRID3)
Communication Assistive Technology (CAT) equipment applications funded through Te Whatu Ora (previously DHB)
Aphasia (post stroke)
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Voice and Resonance Disorders: vocal fold paralysis, paresis, dysphonia (hoarseness)
Dysphagia: eating, drinking and swallowing disorders
Corebaord development and training
Clinical Supervision to Speech-langauge Therapists

Connections - Sootaga (Samoan)

Reviews

What do others think?

"Denise has a gift for connecting with special needs students and making them feel comfortable and confident. With her innovative appraoch to speech therapy, she uses technology and creative teaching methods to help her students make progress that is meaningful. She is tireless in her dedication to helping children with special needs communicate effectively and is a true inspiration to both her students and colleagues." - Kathleen E (Special Needs Teacher)

"We are using the services of Denise for our little one. This is making the world of difference. It is amazing to see the progress week-to-week. Thank you for life-changing help." - Martie (Nana)

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