Sophie Johnston

Sophie is a passionate therapist with 15 years of paediatric experience working with preschool and school-aged children! She has made a difference in various settings, including home, clinics, day cares, and schools—both mainstream and special needs. Sophie excels in supporting children with diverse needs, from language delays and speech difficulties to autism and complex needs, specialising in early intervention and preschool support.

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 and 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)

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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