STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection

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STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection Speech therapy & communication coaching for adults & children. Serving Auckland, Christchurch, online NZ and world wide.

Expert care for speech, language, literacy, voice, swallowing & communication. STAR (Speech Therapy & Reconnection) Space (formerly Speech Therapy & Associates) is based in Albany, Auckland. Our expertise spans across early childhood development, school-age communication needs, and adult rehabilitation, particularly in supporting those recovering from neurological events such as stroke and traumatic brain injury. We leverage extensive experience and a deep understanding of these areas to offer tailored, evidence-based therapy. This enables us to work effectively in various environments, from schools and hospitals to homes and clinics, making support accessible wherever our clients need it most. We offer both in-person sessions within Auckland and Hibiscus Coast/Rodney up to Warkworth, as well as telehealth services nationwide, ensuring that individuals across New Zealand can access high-quality therapy, regardless of location. Our team values collaboration, working closely with clients, their families, and other health professionals to provide a well-rounded support network that maximises each client’s potential.

We often meet people who know exactly what they want to say, but cannot get the words or speech out in the way they used...
26/10/2026

We often meet people who know exactly what they want to say, but cannot get the words or speech out in the way they used to.

That experience can be frustrating and tiring.

Communication changes after stroke or brain injury can affect language, speech, voice, thinking, and everyday conversations. Different people experience different changes, and one person's experience cannot be used to describe another person's.

This is one reason communication work matters so much to us.

Before looking at what needs to change, we want to understand the person, their life, their strengths, and what communication means to them.

Stories like this remind us why we care so deeply about our work.Communication changes can affect much more than the abi...
23/10/2026

Stories like this remind us why we care so deeply about our work.

Communication changes can affect much more than the ability to say a particular word or sentence. They can affect how connected a person feels to family, friends, colleagues, and the wider community.

The meaningful moments are often the ordinary ones.

Joining a conversation. Sharing a joke. Saying what you would like for dinner. Telling someone about your day.

These moments matter because they are part of life.

Note for STAR Space: Please replace this story with a real, consented and anonymised client experience before publishing. The example above is written as a structure rather than a real client quote, so no fictional experience is presented as a client review.

We are passionate about this because communication is deeply personal.A person can have difficulty finding a word and st...
21/10/2026

We are passionate about this because communication is deeply personal.

A person can have difficulty finding a word and still know exactly what they want to say.

A person can communicate differently and still have important things to contribute.
A person can need more time and still deserve to be listened to without being rushed.

Good communication support is not only about accuracy. It is also about patience, respect, dignity, and making space for the person to be heard.

This is something we try to carry into every interaction.

Every person who stutters has a different story, and every story matters. 💙This International Stuttering Awareness Day, ...
21/10/2026

Every person who stutters has a different story, and every story matters. 💙

This International Stuttering Awareness Day, we recognise the many shades of stuttering - the challenges, the growth, and the connections along the way.

“Shades of Stuttering - What’s yours?”

Let’s listen, learn, and make space for every voice, at every stage of the journey.

Having difficulty communicating doesn’t mean you have nothing to say. 💙On International Aphasia Day, we’re reminded that...
20/10/2026

Having difficulty communicating doesn’t mean you have nothing to say. 💙

On International Aphasia Day, we’re reminded that aphasia can affect how someone speaks, understands, reads or writes - but it doesn’t take away who they are, their personality, experiences or the value of what they have to share.

At STAR Space, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard, included and connected.

And what better occasion to introduce our new series, Meet Our People! 🌟

We’re starting with our founder, Patty, whose journey into speech-language therapy began rather unexpectedly, all because she wanted to stay connected to a friend!

From communication and connection to long drives, music and a surprising preference for cocktails over coffee, there’s a little more to discover about the person behind STAR Space. 😊

Come and meet Patty, and over the coming weeks, the people who make up our STAR Space community.

Read the first feature on our website, link in bio.

20/10/2026

🗣️ International Aphasia Day | 20 October

Let’s recognise people with aphasia and celebrate the amazing things they do!

Aphasia is a language impairment most commonly caused by stroke, but it can also result from brain injury or a progressive neurological condition. It can affect speaking, understanding, reading and writing, including words and numbers.

🧠 Around one-third of people who experience a stroke develop aphasia. While communication can be challenging, aphasia does not affect a person’s intelligence.

This year’s International Aphasia Day message is: “We lose our words, not our intelligence.”

People with aphasia achieve amazing things every day — from having conversations and ordering a coffee to pursuing hobbies, participating in their communities and finding new ways to express themselves.

💙 How can we support people with aphasia?
* Give them time to communicate.
* Be patient and allow conversations to happen at their own pace.
* Don’t assume their intelligence or understanding is impaired.
* Recognise and support different ways of communicating, including gestures, drawing and writing.

Speech-language therapists play an important role in supporting communication and participation for people living with aphasia, alongside their whānau and communities.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and recognise the person beyond their words.

🔗 Find out more: http://www.aphasia.org.nz/

There is no single way to be a good communicator.As speech-language therapists, we care about helping people communicate...
19/10/2026

There is no single way to be a good communicator.

As speech-language therapists, we care about helping people communicate what matters to them. That can involve spoken communication, alternative ways of communicating, or a combination of different approaches.

For adults living with communication changes, including after stroke or brain injury, communication may feel different from how it once did. For autistic adults, communication may also be shaped by different needs, preferences, and ways of processing information.

Our role is not to make everyone communicate in the same way.

We are passionate about finding ways for each person to communicate with greater choice, participation, and dignity.

International Aphasia Day | 20 October“We lose words, not intelligence.”Aphasia can change how someone speaks, understan...
19/10/2026

International Aphasia Day | 20 October

“We lose words, not intelligence.”

Aphasia can change how someone speaks, understands, reads or writes. But it does not take away their intelligence, thoughts, feelings or identity.

Let’s be patient, give each other time, and remember that there is always more to a person than the words they can say. 💙

One of the less visible parts of being an SLT is knowing when to change direction.A strategy can be helpful one day and ...
16/10/2026

One of the less visible parts of being an SLT is knowing when to change direction.

A strategy can be helpful one day and difficult the next.

That does not mean someone has failed.

People's energy, confidence, environment, and communication needs can change. Good therapy makes room for that.

Sometimes we slow down. Sometimes we try something completely different. Sometimes we simply spend time talking and understanding what is happening.
Being flexible is part of supporting the person in front of us.

October 15 is Speech-Language Therapist Day.Today is a chance to reflect on what the role really means.An SLT may spend ...
14/10/2026

October 15 is Speech-Language Therapist Day.

Today is a chance to reflect on what the role really means.

An SLT may spend time working on speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognition, or communication strategies. But underneath all of this is a person with their own history, relationships, preferences, and goals.

For someone living with communication changes, being listened to can be deeply important.

It can take patience to find the right words. It can take courage to try again. Sometimes it takes a different way of communicating altogether.

As SLTs, we have the privilege of meeting people where they are and supporting communication that helps them participate in the life that matters to them.

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Albany
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