Author: Emily Cummins

Reduce Mealtime Stress with Dysphagia Training for Carers

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 […]

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LSVT Speech Therapy

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 […]

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8 Things We Love About Being Adult Speech Pathologists 

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 […]

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5 Signs You Would Benefit From Dysphagia Training for Family Members

Do you care for a loved one with swallowing difficulties? Or perhaps you have swallowing difficulties, and want to find a way for your spouse or family members to learn more about the swallowing changes you are experiencing and the support or accommodations you need when dining together. Dysphagia training for family members is a […]

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