Tayla Viviers
SALT
HCPC Registration: SL038438
Hello, my name is Tayla.
I studied at the University of Cape Town, where I completed my undergraduate Honours degree in Speech and Language Pathology in 2017. In addition to my academic training, I am a qualified DIR® Floortime Practitioner, having completed the DIR® Floortime Professional Certificate, and I have also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration.
Following graduation, I spent two years working in South Africa’s public healthcare sector within a large tertiary hospital. This invaluable experience allowed me to support both children and adults with a wide range of communication and feeding needs. I then joined our sister company, Kids First Clinic SA, where I primarily worked with young children and developed a particular interest in autism and Sensory Integration.
In 2021, I moved to the United Kingdom to join the Words First team. My clinical interests include autism, complex needs, Sensory Integration and early years intervention. I am passionate about delivering holistic, interdisciplinary care that ensures every child and their family receives individualised support to help them reach their full potential across all areas of life.
I currently work primarily at the Kids First Therapy Centre, where I have the privilege of working closely with children and their families. My approach is centred on collaboration, tailoring therapy to each child’s individual strengths and needs while ensuring that everyone involved works together to provide consistent, joined-up support.
The Words First value that resonates most with me is our interdisciplinary approach. I believe that bringing together professionals with different knowledge, skills and perspectives enables us to provide the highest quality support for children and young people. Working within Words First has given me the opportunity to learn from an exceptional multidisciplinary team, and I value the continuous learning and professional growth that this collaborative environment encourages. I also enjoy finding creative ways to engage children in therapy, using a sensory integrative framework to support meaningful progress in a fun, functional and motivating way.
Outside of work, I love cooking and baking. If you asked my best friend to describe me, she would probably say I am loyal, caring and dependable.
