Meet Heidi
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Heidi Allan
Audiologist
021-876-4622
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Biography
Heidi strongly believes in a holistic approach, acknowledging that hearing and communication difficulties do not stand alone, but have significant impact on relationships, mood, health, academic and work advancement, as well as emotional and social well-being.
Heidi has always loved communication and her early interest in this field started with speech and drama when she won the Vincent Primary School trophy for Public Speaking at the age of 7 years. She has always had an interest in medicine and one way for her to combine her interests was to complete a degree in Speech Therapy and Audiology at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Heidi then spent the next 5 years working as both a speech-language therapist and audiologist before spending 5 years working as a speech-language therapist in the Netherlands, where she ran her own practice.
On her return to South Africa, Heidi spent a few years raising her two sons and acquiring further experience in the field of Audiology. It was during this time that her interest in Auditory Processing started. She developed a special interest in this area and has travelled extensively to international conferences to develop her knowledge and expertise in this area, especially on how it pertains to communication and hearing loss in all ages.
Heidi has obtained her M.A. Audiology focusing on auditory processing and has recently presented at the American Speech-language Hearing Association in New Orleans.
Speciality
Audiology and Auditory Processing Disorder
Education
University of Pretoria
Degrees
Principal Audiologist and Speech- Language Therapist (M.A. Audiology)
Training
University of Pretoria
Auditory Processing Institue
Extensive professional training Nationally and Internationally
Experience
30+ Years
Activities & Affiliations
- Presentation of ASHA 2022
- Publication International Journal of Audiology 2023
- Auditory Processing Institute
- International Guild of Auditory Processing Specialists
- International Society of Audiology – member
- Reconnect Audiology Network – director
- American Academy of Audiology
- American Speech – Language – Hearing Association
- South African Audiology Association
- South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Multiple presentations in South Africa
Compassion
Meeting every person where they are, not where we think they should be.
Critical-Thinking
Finding solutions using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.
Excellent Communication Skills
Extensive experience in training audiologist, speech therapists, teachers, allied professionals, parents and patients.
Problem-Solving
Working with patients to find solutions to their challenges.
Skills
- Hearing Tests 90%
- Auditory Processing Disorder Qualifications 90%
- Research 98%