Did you know that reflux may be one of the reasons you or someone you love may need to see a Speech Pathologist? While it might sound surprising at first, there are significant impacts that long-term acid reflux can have on a person’s voice and swallowing. Usually, reflux isn’t identified as a contributor to voice […]
Supporting Someone with Aphasia: A Guide for Families and Carers When someone you love is diagnosed with a condition you’ve never heard of, it can feel overwhelming. If you’re just starting your journey with Aphasia, we’re here to help. Our team of Speech Pathologists in North Brisbane are passionate about supporting families and carers. We […]
At Speak and Swallow Speech Therapy, we support many people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). They are often referred to us because almost half of all people with MS experience swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and communication challenges. With our quality of life approach front and centre, our team are known for providing individualised, high quality speech […]
Are you a support worker or carer for someone with a Mealtime Management Plan? If so, there is a lot of important information you need to not only be aware of but be able to practically implement. This practical knowledge matters because choking is the second most common cause of death in aged care and […]
Speak and Swallow Speech Therapy are registered providers of the evidence-based SPEAK OUT!® speech therapy program. SPEAK OUT!® is a results-driven speech therapy program developed by the Parkinson’s Voice Project. Research has shown this therapy approach is effective in helping individuals with Parkinson’s Disease to strengthen and maintain their voices, minimise swallowing problems, and improve […]
Do you or someone you care about have an upper airway or voice disorder? A flexible laryngoscopy is a valuable assessment tool that a Speech Pathologist may recommend to support planning and evaluation of progress in upper airway/voice therapy. Keep on reading to find out what is involved and why we use flexible laryngoscopy for […]
