Author: Speak and Swallow

How Speech Pathologists Support People With Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common acquired chronic neurological disease affecting young adults in Australia. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure. While the symptoms of MS vary from person to person, the disease is known to cause changes in movement, sensation, and cognition that can impact everyday life. This is where Speech Pathologists […]

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What is Dysphagia Training?

Did you know that 16-22% of Australians over the age of 50 experience Dysphagia? Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, are a common symptom of many conditions, like Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and Motor Neuron Disease.  While there is a lot of information out there about Dysphagia generally, every individual’s experience is different. The varying severity of swallowing […]

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What to Expect: Speech Therapy for Adults

Are you an adult looking for speech therapy services for the first time? Perhaps you care for someone who is looking for speech therapy for adults to get support after a diagnosis. Here at Speak & Swallow Speech Therapy, we are proud to say we’ve been supporting adolescents and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties […]

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Mealtime Management Plans – Explained by a Speech Pathologist

Have you or a loved one recently been advised of the need to develop a mealtime management plan? If you’ve never come across one before, Mealtime Management Plans can sound daunting. Today, our team of passionate Speech Pathologists will guide you through the most important things you need to know about Mealtime Management Plans when […]

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