Luanet White Audiologist
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White (nee Smit)
Audiology, Speech Therapy & Autism Management
Based in Southernwood, East London. All services offered are offered in both English and Afrikaans.
Audiology |
Speech Therapy |
Autism Management |
Medico Legal Assessments |
The Team
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Thea Accounts/Cash |
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Zoleka Tom Trained Newborn |
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Kristen Bunge Speech-Language Therapist |
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Thakgalo Molapo Speech-Language |
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Martinette Faure Receptionist |
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Penny Wilson Speech-Language Therapist |
Operating Hours
| Mon – Thu: 08h30 – 16h00 | Fridays: 08h30 – 13h00 |
Sat – Sun: Closed | Public Holidays: Closed |
Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White (nee Smit)
Audiology, Speech Therapy & Autism Management
Based in Southernwood, East London. All services offered are offered in both English and Afrikaans.
Audiology |
Speech Therapy |
Autism Management |
Medico Legal Assessments |
The Team
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Luanet White B.Speech Therapy & |
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Tiani Johnson Accounts/Medical Aid |
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Thea Accounts/Cash |
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Zoleka Tom Trained Newborn |
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Kristen Bunge Speech-Language Therapist |
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Thakgalo Molapo Speech-Language |
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Martinette Faure Receptionist |
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Penny Wilson Speech-Language Therapist |
Operating Hours
| Mon – Thu: 08h30 – 16h00 | Fridays: 08h30 – 13h00 |
Sat – Sun: Closed | Public Holidays: Closed |
Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
| ‘Audiology is a profession that is concerned with all types of hearing problems and their relationship to communication’. |
Luanet White (nee Smit) is our Senior Audiologist and Practice owner and has been practicing in East London for the past 18 years. Her degree in Speech Therapy and Audiology was obtained in 2001 from the University of Stellenbosch.
The Practice Offers the Following Audiology Services
1. Hearing ScreeningsA hearing screening is a simplified hearing test that tells the audiologist whether or not there is a hearing problem. It does not explain the cause or degree of the problem. Hearing Screenings are offered 24 hours after birth in hospital for Newborns and at School Screenings for Pre-primary and school going children. 3. Hearing ManagementOnce the hearing loss and its cause has been identified and confirmed, the audiologist will make the necessary referrals (if needed). If no further medical treatment is needed, the audiologist will discuss hearing aid/hearing management options with the patient. Hearing Management Options include: ● Conventional Hearing Aids
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2. Hearing AssessmentA hearing assessment is a formal hearing test that is done to determine whether there is a hearing loss. This assessment will also determine the cause and the severity of the hearing loss and gives the audiologist guidelines for future hearing loss management. Tests are conducted on an appointment basis at the Practice, for the following: ● Babies
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Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
| ‘Speech and language therapy is concerned with the management of disorders of speech, language, communication and swallowing in children and adults.’ |
The Luanet White Practice offers 3 full time and 1 part-time Speech Therapists who deal with communication and feeding challenges of patients of all ages.
The following services are offered in hospital, home visits and at the practice:
● Assessment
● Diagnosis
● Management
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Communication Conditions Include: ● Pronunciation problems |
Additional Services: ● School Screenings
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Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
| ‘Autism is a developmental disability that is present from early childhood. It is characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts.’ |
Once your child has been diagnosed with autism, early intervention (autism management) is essential.
Treatment options for autism is a combination of:
● Speech language therapy
● Behaviour therapy
● Play skills training
● Social skills training
These are all offered dependent on the child’s functioning level.
Autism Support ServicesAutism is a diagnosis that affects the whole family. At our practice we offer parental support, guidance, councelling and referral to support groups relevant to the individual family. |
Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
Medical Aid
Our Practice is contracted out of Medical Aid tariffs. We will claim directly from the patient’s medical aid, however a co-payment is applicable for the following services:
1. Newborn Hearing Screenings
2. Diagnostic Hearing Assessments (all age groups)
3. Speech Therapy Assessments
4. Speech Therapy Treatment
Cash/Account
Non-Medical Aid Patients
Patients who do not have medical aid or who have run out of medical aid funds need to either pay on the day or arrange a 30 day account with the practice.
School Screenings & Language Enrichment Program
These services are done with prior arrangement through the school and payment is upfront.
Hearing Aids
The amount covered by your medical aid for hearing aids, is dependent on the medical scheme. We will claim directly from the medical aid if a benefit is available. Should there be a shortfall, payment arrangements can be made.
Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
What is the difference between an Audiologist and an ENT?Audiologists specialize in detecting and managing hearing problems in people of all ages. This differs from an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist) in that the ENT specializes in the physical structure of the ear and related illnesses. If you or someone you know is battling to hear, this is treated by an Audiologist who, in the event of a structural problem with the ear, will refer the patient to an ENT. |
How do you test a newborns hearing if they cannot respond verbally?Special equipment called an OAE is used when testing unreliable/young patients. A small probe is placed inside the ear and sound played through the probe. This sound generates movement in the hearing system and this movement is picked up through the probe. If there is no movement, a hearing loss is suspected. Further testing needs to be done. |
How do I know that my child needs a hearing test?Tell tale signs of hearing problems are: ● Needing repetitions of instructions |
How do I know that I (adult) need a hearing test?● Constantly have to ask people to repeat themselves |
How do I know that my child has missed a speech & language Milestone?The following are broad guidelines of speech & language milestones that parents need to monitor: ● Babbling by the age of 6 months Speech (pronunciation) is often unclear until the age of 3 years, but at this age a stranger should be able to understand what your child is saying. |
What are the signs of autism?● Delayed communication skills |
Hearing is a gift!
Luanet White Audiologist, East London - Hearing is a gift!
Physical Address: 15 Webb Street
Postal Address: Postnet 359, Private Bag X9063, East London
Postal Code: 5241
Telephone: +27(0)437221028
Fax: +27(0)866377028
Email: luanet@luanetwhite.co.za
Website: http://www.showme.co.za/east-london/lifestyle/luanet-white-audiologist/
Directions: - Take the Pearce Street offramp of the NE Expressway.
- Continue past MediCross on the LHS.
- Pearce Street becomes Lukin Road.
- Turn Left into Gately Street.
- Cross over 4 Roads.
- Turn right into St Georges Road at the Southernwood Spar.
- Continue down St Georges Road until you reach Webb Street on the LHS.
- We are situated on the Cnr of St Georges Road & Webb Street with the entrance in St Georges Road.
Latitude: -33.002779
Longitude: 27.903138
