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 […]
How would your life change if you could no longer enjoy your morning coffee, or share a roast dinner with your family? Swallowing difficulties can be life changing, but the good news is that there are supportive and experienced Speech Pathologists out there who can provide quality individualised support. Our Speech Pathologists can offer clinical […]
Getting a good night’s sleep can be a real challenge for some people. And when sleep isn’t providing the rest and recovery that we need, it can take a toll on many different aspects of our daily lives. Just think about the last time that you didn’t get as much sleep as you needed – […]
