About This Event
An online training session for early years educators, presented by Elmien Kraamwinkel, a pediatric speech therapist with more than 25 years of international experience.
The session took place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It covered early communication milestones, signs that a child may need support, and practical classroom strategies for speech and language development.
Topics
- Communication development from birth to age five.
- Building a language-rich classroom.
- When and how to discuss concerns with parents.
- Practical tools for supporting children with developmental delays.
The training was intended for nursery and kindergarten teachers, school support staff, and counselors.
About the speaker
Elmien Kraamwinkel is a pediatric speech therapist from South Africa with experience supporting children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and complex medical needs. She brings both clinical experience and her perspective as a parent of a neurodivergent child.
