Tracy Kendall, Speech Therapist

Welcome to Tracy Kendall, Speech Therapist, located at 188 Saint Heliers Bay Road in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 25 years of experience in private practice, Tracy Kendall is a highly qualified speech-language therapist who specializes in a wide range of speech and language disorders.

Tracy Kendall is not only a speech therapist but also a trained primary schoolteacher, bringing a unique perspective to her practice. She is also certified in SPELD (Specific Learning Disabilities) and has worked extensively with children, families, caregivers, and adults.

At Tracy Kendall's private practice, she collaborates with a team of other speech-language therapists and a primary trained SPELD teacher. Together, they provide comprehensive care for various speech and language difficulties, including articulation difficulties, childhood apraxia of speech, language delays, and hearing or glue-ear related difficulties.

Tracy Kendall also offers expertise in working with voice disorders in children, global developmental delay, Asperger's Syndrome, autistic spectrum disorder, PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), CAPD (central auditory processing difficulties), attention deficit disorder, dyslexia-related learning issues, Downs Syndrome, and English as a second language.

For adults, Tracy Kendall provides therapy for stroke, aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia. She also offers accent reduction services for both adults and children, as well as speech making and presentation skills.

In addition to therapy services, Tracy Kendall provides valuable advice for families on navigating the New Zealand education system. She can also make referrals to psychologists, pediatricians, ear nose and throat specialists, and audiologists, and works closely with other professionals in kindergartens and schools.

Tracy Kendall's practice is flexible, offering therapy sessions at home, school, kindergarten, and even residential settings. Appointments can be made with or without a medical referral, and Tracy Kendall ensures that each client receives a thorough initial assessment, which typically takes up to one hour. Therapy sessions are available in 30-minute, 45-minute, or one-hour increments.

For parents, bringing your Plunket 'Well Child' book can be helpful during the initial appointment, as it allows Tracy Kendall to track your child's progress and developmental milestones.

Whether you're seeking help for your child or yourself, Tracy Kendall, Speech Therapist, is dedicated to providing personalized and effective therapy services. Contact Tracy Kendall today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards improved communication and speech skills.