Speech Pathology for Adults

Aphasia – difficulty finding words, forming sentences, or understanding others; reading and writing may also be affected

Dyspraxia of speech – difficulty coordinating speech movements

Dysarthria – slurred or unclear speech due to muscle weakness

Cognitive-communication difficulties – including challenges with organising thoughts, processing information, generating ideas, or understanding others

Assessment and management of swallowing difficulties and assistance with saliva management.

Ongoing review, education and support for safe swallowing, promoting better nutrition and hydration.

Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Assessment (VFSS) for detailed and objective evaluation of swallowing function (conducted off site).

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), an evidenced based 5-week program that strengthens the muscles directly responsible for breathing, voice production, and swallowing.

Our speech pathology services can help with:

Speech and voice - improving clarity, volume, effort and intelligibility.

Swallowing - supporting safer eating and drinking and reducing the risk of choking and chest infections.

Saliva management - reducing drooling and improving comfort and confidence.

Word finding and verbal expression - helping with thinking words and getting them out, organising ideas and participating successfully in conversation.

Cognition - supporting attention, memory, planning and communication in every day tasks. 

We provide assessment, tailored therapy, educational and practical strategies that can be used at home and in the community.

SPEAK OUT!® Program

We are certified providers of the highly successful SPEAK OUT! program, a structured evidenced based program designed specifically for people with parkinsons.

The program introduces the concept of speaking and swallowing with intent and confidence and includes 1:1 and weekly SPEAK OUT!® maintenance group following program completion, supporting ongoing practice, maintaining gains, and building communication confidence.

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Hoarse, whispery or strained voice.

Reduced vocal strength, projection, volume and endurance.

Voice changes caused by a neurological condition such as spasmodic dysphonia, Parkinson's or stroke.

Age related voice changes (Presbyphonia)