More to Say was established by Hilde van Santen and Kristy McCallum, both Speech Language Therapists with extensive experience working with children who have significant communication challenges. Our comprehensive service also includes the expertise of highly qualified Occupational and Physical Therapists as required. 

 

In recent years we have seen a rise in the awareness and understanding that individuals with limited clear speech can benefit from using extra communication tools to develop and extend their communication. This shift in attitude, along with the growing availability of cost effective, user friendly communication systems, has increased the nationwide demand for comprehensive assessments and subsequent provision of communication systems. 

 

More to Say is a response to this demand.  We provide a holistic private assessment and training service for children and young adults who have significant communication challenges.   We strongly believe that their success depends not only on identifying tools that most effectively support their personal motivations, but in the commitment of others to provide strong communication models. To this end we work closely with you in familiar settings to increase your confidence as an active communication partner. 

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Location

We currently serve the wider Auckland area and the top of the South Island. By special arrangement, we can visit clients in other regions. 

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We come to you, be it at home, school or in residential care, because we acknowledge that the most meaningful, functional communication interactions take place in natural contexts.

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We look forward to meeting you and your young person, on their journey to becoming more confident and capable in sharing with you that they have "More To Say".