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 – […]
Coughing once in a while is one thing, but when coughing crops up day after day, it can be frustrating. Chronic cough is a condition that impacts 11-16% of the population and not only causes physical symptoms but can impact a person’s psychosocial and overall health. Speech Pathologists can help you to identify if the […]
So, you’re in your final year of Speech Pathology university studies. You’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to finish off those last few assignments and exams while juggling the job hunt. Especially when there are students from many different universities looking at the same jobs you are, it can feel daunting going into a […]
Orofacial Myology is certainly becoming more well known these days, with many dentists, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals receiving training in the delivery of Orofacial Myofunctional therapy. One of the core features of this therapy is the prescription of a set of Orofacial Myofunctional exercises to be completed at home and during therapy […]
If you care for an adult with swallowing difficulties, you know that it can have a big impact on many areas of their life. Whether your loved one has recently been diagnosed with a condition that impacts their swallowing ability, or have been experiencing a progressive condition that has led to changes in their swallowing […]
Dentists and Speech Pathologists may seem like an unlikely pairing at first, but when these health professionals collaborate, they can deliver better outcomes for their clients. Here at Speak and Swallow, our team of passionate Speech Pathologists have delivered training to local Dentists and collaborated with them to improve the quality of life of their […]
