Colleague Testimonials

The New Zealand Guidelines recommend Speech and Language Therapy input in both diagnosis and therapy for many children with ASD. I have worked with Anita over a number of years and found her opinion and therapies to be highly effective and useful for my patients.
Dr Kev Appleton - Director, Starfish Clinic

"We are pleased to have a wonderful asset such as Anita as part of our team. Anita does amazing work with her clients both adult and children. It's always great to hear and see the wonderful changes Anita has helped her clients achieve."
Royal Oak Medical Centre Team

Anita is a very experienced and skilled therapist. She works extremely well with a range of clients and in a variety of clinical areas. She is highly regarded within our profession and has represented our association on a number of projects. I would have no hesitation recommending clients to Anita's practice as I am confident she would always provide the highest standards of therapy and work well with her clients to ensure the best outcomes.
Moira Nelson - Speech Language Therapist from Just Talking

"Anita is warm, caring and lovely. Her groups are a wonderful and safe way for young people with Asperger Syndrome to learn social skills and she will take the time and effort to make a connection and draw them out in a delightful way".
Natasha Delgano, Adult & Youth Liaison Officer Autism NZ Auckland Branch

"Anita is an extremely experienced and widely practiced clinician. I highly value her knowledge and collegial support that she provides to me in my daily practice."
Sarah Robertson - Speech Language Therapist

Anita is a competent and dedicated SLT and I have been privileged to work alongside her in a professional context. She is a dynamic and enthusiastic therapist and I have gained extensive knowledge and skills from working alongside her.
Katy Byrne - Occupational Therapist.

I have worked closely with Anita Hurburun for many years in the therapy team at Sir Keith Park School and in consultation regarding private patients. Anita is a professional Speech therapist with outstanding qualities. Anita has a wide range of testings, critical clinical analysis and expertise in the field of neurological deficits. Anita is a very good team player and it has been a pleasure and an experience to work with such a good natured person.
Anne Hanna - Physiotherapist NZRP and Move International trainer

"I have known Anita for a number of years. She is passionate about speech language therapy and has been responsible for organising many professional development opportunities for other SLT's in Auckland. She has a wealth of experience dealing with clients who have communication difficulties, especially those with autism and special education needs."
Caroline Machado Speech - Language Therapist

It has been my pleasure to work alongside Anita for the last 7 years. She has been a support both personally and professionally. Anita is also a ‘word genius' she remembers everything and is a wizard at spelling. She has a passion for Speech Language Therapy and a commitment to provide the appropriate service to everyone who seeks her help. She is very experienced and knowledgeable in her field and actively ensures that she keeps abreast of all new ideas and theories to maintain best practice. Anita is ethical and adheres to confidentiality processes with all her clients. She is approachable, friendly and has great communication skills. This makes it so much easier for Anita to form effective working relationships with all her clients.
Karen White - Occupational Therapist

I worked with Anita in a special needs school. She always had a good rapport with students and staff, her vast knowledge and experience and bubbly personality got results in a fun and exciting way. The children always looked forward to her sessions and her dedication to her work was inspiring to work alongside.
Karyn Burns - Physiotherapist

Anita's clients will benefit from her wide background of experience. Anita provides well considered training that is both evidence-based and tailored to meet each person's individual needs.
Anne Cooney - Speech Language Therapist, Accent on Communication