We provide expert communication and literacy support services to children and young people in the Christchurch area. AAC specialist assessor.

• Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display PODD - low and high tech communication systems
• Literacy support - 4 Blocks
• Assessment and diagnosis of Communication Delays and Disorders
  
• Intervention - Individual or Group Therapy
  
• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) support
  
• Makaton - key word signing
  
• Technology support for communication
  
• Technology support for learning
  
• Therapy in client's natural setting
  
• Clinical supervision
  
• Liaison with other Professionals (e.g. Other Therapists)
  
• Referral to other services
  
• Advocacy for clients
  
• Dysphagia - eating and drinking issues
  
• Sensory eating issues

Jo Byrne

BSLT, Post Grad Dip HSC (Merit)

Member NZSTA, ATANZ

Jo is an experienced therapist with a background in Early Intervention and Specialist Rehabilitation. She now works in an educational setting and with some private clients. Jo has always worked with infants, children and young adults who have a disability along side their family and whanau.

Jo has extensive experience with users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, both low tech and high tech. She maintains current knowledge in her areas of expertise.