What is speech Pathology?

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Speech Pathology is the practice of assessing, diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders. When people think of us, they usually think we just treat lisps. Although we do treat lisps, our area of practice is much broader. Speech Pathologists help people with a range of communication difficulties, this includes:

  • Speech and Articulation (how we move our muscles to speak)

  • Language comprehension and expression (how we understand and express language)

  • Literacy skills (reading and writing)

  • Fluency (flow of speech - e.g. stuttering)

  • Voice

  • Dysphagia (swallowing, chewing and mealtime management)

  • Feeding (Food aversion, picky eaters, progressing from breast/bottle feeding to solids)

  • Social language (How we use language - e.g. understanding sarcasm)

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication - AAC (Communication that is not verbal - e.g. communication devices, Key Word Sign etc.)

Our services.

  • In-Home sessions

    We come to you! All the benefits of seeing a speech pathologist all from the convenience of your home. This includes initial consultations and assessments, intervention provision, education for parents, goal setting, and making recommendations for future .

  • Telehealth sessions

    Live at a distance or not at home for visits? That’s okay! We also offer Telehealth sessions to provide more opportunities to access our services. You can access all the services offered at in-home sessions through video-teletherapy.

    (Note: some clients may not benefit from telehealth consulations, please contact us to discuss if telehealth is right for you or your clients).

  • Assessment and Diagnosing

    Speech Pathologists are able to assess and diagnose communication and swallowing difficulties. We are also able to write reports if you are needing to access funding (e.g. NDIS). Our assessments and diagnosing practices help us make recommendations for you by creating a therapy plan.

  • Intervention and treatment

    Speech Pathologists are able to make recommendations and create therapy plans that can help you reach your communication and swallowing goals. We pride ourselves on being client centered, and listen to what you want to achieve through our services.

  • AAC and the NDIS

    As Speech Pathologists, we are able to assess and write reports to the NDIS to recomment the best Augmentative and Alternative Communication method for you. If you require an AAT report for yourself or someone you know, contact us today!

  • Working with other professions

    As allied health professionsals, it is important that we get input from all members of the multidisciplinary team. This includes members of the medical team, education sector, and plan management. We collaborate with all stakeholders to increase the effectiveness of our service provision.

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