If you have been struggling to find a local Speech Pathologist, or you simply want more flexibility in when and how you engage with Speech Pathology, telehealth speech therapy might be a good fit for you. In this article, we’ll take you through what to expect from telehealth speech therapy, including what the process typically looks like […]
Does your voice need a bit of TLC? If you’ve been talking, shouting, or singing a lot lately you might have noticed your voice becoming strained – or even losing your voice by the end of the day. These problems can continue to get worse if you don’t take the time to implement good vocal hygiene strategies. While we would always recommend seeking […]
The team at Speak and Swallow Speech Therapy have a special place in their hearts for individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). We even took part in a Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for our local charity, MND and Me! It’s safe to say it is a passion of ours to provide timely and meaningful speech therapy for people with Motor Neurone Disease. In this […]
Fluent Aphasia Navigating life after an acute brain injury can be challenging, especially when your injury affects the way you communicate. Fluent Aphasia is a type of communication difficulty caused by damage to the language centres in the brain that result in speech that flows easily, but where the words coming out may not make […]
At Speak and Swallow, our Speech Pathologists provide therapy for a range of communication difficulties. However, one of the areas we work in that you may not yet be familiar with is cognitive-communication disorders. Cognitive-Communication disorders arise when a person’s cognition – that is, their cognitive abilities like attention and memory – are impacted in […]
Instrumental assessments for swallowing, voice, and breathing difficulties often mean long waitlists and limited flexibility with appointment times. Thankfully, there are some private Speech Pathology practices in Brisbane offering instrumental assessment who can help you get seen sooner. But why does that matter? Why is an instrumental assessment for swallowing, voice, and breathing difficulties so […]
Has someone recently recommended AAC to you or someone you care for? Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) can be incredibly helpful for many adults facing communication challenges in their everyday life. For some, progressive neurological conditions can impact the muscles and areas of the brain used to produce speech. For some others, lifelong conditions can […]
Do you know someone impacted by Aphasia? This condition is life-changing, but did you know Speech Pathologists are trained to help you improve your communication through speech therapy for Aphasia? Whether you’re at the beginning of your aphasia journey, or have been making your way down this path for a while, our Speech Pathologists […]
