Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a degenerative brain disorder associated with deterioration of the cells in the brain responsible for controlling body movement and cognition (e.g. planning, thinking and reasoning). It’s important to note that while PSP is still classified as a rare disorder, PSP affects approximately 5-6 in every 100,000 people. However, due to […]
If you or someone you care for are experiencing swallowing difficulties, you know how much it can impact mealtime enjoyment and safety. While assessment of swallowing difficulties generally starts with a Speech Pathologist observing a typical mealtime, when more information is needed, an instrumental swallowing assessment is usually the next step. Two common instrumental assessments […]
If you’ve recently been recommended to have an instrumental swallowing assessment, there’s probably a lot of things going through your mind. First of all – what is involved in a FEES procedure, and how is this going to help you improve your swallowing safety in the long run? At Speak and Swallow, we’ve recently launched […]
Do you or someone you love have a cough that has been lingering for over 8 weeks? It’s likely that you’re experiencing what’s known as chronic cough or refractory chronic cough. It’s a common symptom that can be debilitating and frustrating to deal with. Keep on reading to find out more about what causes chronic […]
Vocal nodules may be small, but these bilateral masses can make a big impact on the way your voice sounds. Thankfully, speech therapy for vocal nodules is a treatment option that can help you regain your voice and keep it healthy. Keep on reading to find out more about what causes vocal nodules and how […]
Practical Dysphagia Training for Carers Do you care for a loved one with swallowing difficulties? Or perhaps you have swallowing difficulties, and you’d like something to help the carers in your life understand what you are experiencing and how they can best support you to have safe and enjoyable mealtimes. Dysphagia, the clinical term for […]
The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, also known as LSVT speech therapy, is an evidence-based therapy approach that can be used to address speech and voice concerns. People with Parkinson’s Disease have been shown to benefit from taking part in intensive LSVT speech therapy programs. Keep on reading to learn more about what the Lee Silverman […]
We love being adult speech pathologists at Speak and Swallow Speech Therapy. This career has captured our hearts and we find so much joy in being able to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties to interact, eat and live with confidence, dignity and joy. Are you a uni student thinking about becoming an adult […]
