Prushonti Rugbeer
SALT
HCPC Registration Number: SL041347
Hello, my name is Prushonti.
I completed my degree in Speech Therapy and Audiology in 1998 from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville). Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with diverse communities across health, education, private practice, and NGOs, supporting children in developing their speech, language, hearing, and literacy skills.
My rich cultural awareness, shaped by my South African heritage, helps me connect with and support others. I am dedicated and passionate about championing children and their families through their unique journeys.
My area of interest lies in literacy and dyslexia. I completed the Award in Dyslexia and Literacy and RAVE-O training in 2019. During my first year at Words First, I developed a strong enthusiasm for working with girls diagnosed with Autism.
In my spare time, you’ll find me with my family and fur-baby. My friends would describe me as generous, empathetic, and a great plant preserver—with non-existent bike-riding skills!
The Words First value that resonates most with me is child-centred practice, which encourages trust and self-esteem in children and young people.
