About
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) is the national professional body of speech-language therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to supporting all New Zealanders with the life essentials – effective communication and safe swallowing. These life essentials contribute to our well-being.
This site contains information for parents, clients and families on speech-language therapy and for practising speech-language therapists.
Events & Courses
View All Events & CoursesPaediatric Feeding Education and Networking days
Please join us for two days of education, networking and panel discussions for health professionals working with children and young people with feeding difficulties.
Event informationAssessment and Treatment of Late Talking in Toddlers
This 7-hr online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event is intended for Speech-Language Therapists/Speech Pathologists working in early intervention with a clinical focus on language intervention. Assessment and treatment principles will focus on the interface between language and phonology development in toddlers and direct caregiver training/coaching principles to support effective implement of the Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage for Late Talkers (VAULT) protocol.
Event informationSuccess is a Journey: Unlocking the Power of TD Snap for All Ages
Join Link Assistive for an engaging hands-on workshop exploring TD Snap, our flexible and intuitive AAC software. With multiple Page Sets designed for both children and adults, TD Snap supports symbol-based and text-based communicators, making it suitable for individuals across a wide range of ages and diagnostic groups. Michael Brazil, Solutions Consultant and Assistive Technology Specialist from Tobii Dynavox in Ireland, will guide attendees through practical strategies for using TD Snap to support communication, learning, and independence. With a focus on both technical know-how and real-world application, this workshop will help professionals, educators, and carers unlock the full potential of TD Snap for the people they support.
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