Alexa Fingleson
SALT
HCPC Registration Number: SL040612
Hello, my name is Alexa.
I graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology in 2021. I completed my year of community service in 2022 at Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, a public hospital in South Africa. I worked with both the paediatric and adult populations throughout the year and gained extensive experience in dysphagia, speech, language, and voice disorders.
As a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist at Words First, I am passionate about empowering individuals through education and effective communication. I specialise in helping students of all ages within schools overcome speech, language, and communication challenges, fostering their ability to connect with the world around them.
My favourite company value, “a place for ideas,” resonates deeply with me as it embodies our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. I feel fortunate to work for a company that fosters collaboration among a multidisciplinary team, encouraging the exchange of ideas and creating an environment where both our students and our team can thrive.
A series of books that has had a significant impact on both my students and my life is My Brain Books by Orlanda Bettison. This thoughtfully developed series introduces children to the workings of their own minds, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and brain function. These books equip children with practical tools and strategies to better understand and manage their emotions, build resilience, and develop self-awareness.
What I find particularly powerful is how these books have also influenced me as an adult. In guiding my students through these concepts, I have gained a deeper understanding of my own emotional responses and developed greater patience and compassion for myself. The insights offered by this series have not only supported my professional practice but have also shaped the way I navigate and regulate my own emotions.
