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About Us

Sophie Johnston

Sophie is an enthusiastic and passionate therapist with 15 years of paediatric experience in supporting children with diverse needs, from late talkers and speech difficulties to autism and other additional needs. She specialises in early intervention, preschool support, alternative communication, and feeding difficulties.

Originally from the UK, Sophie relocated to beautiful Tauranga in 2022 with her young family, bringing her expertise from the UK to help children thrive!

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Qualifications & Training

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (City University London)

  • Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL)

  • BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Deaf Studies (University of Wolverhampton)

  • Communication Assistive Technology (CAT) Level 1 Certified

  • Feeding FUNdamentals SOFFI Course

  • Paediatric Dysphagia Level 1

  • Introduction and Implementation of the SCERTS Model

  • Makaton (UK) Foundation and Enhancement Workshops

  • PECS 2-Day Workshop