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 […]
If you’ve experiencing coughing that just won’t stop, you know how frustrating it can be. Maybe you were sick a while ago, and you’re finding that cough hasn’t let up. Or maybe you don’t quite remember when it started, but now your chronic cough has well and truly made itself part of your daily life. […]
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 […]
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a degenerative brain disorder associated with deterioration of the cells in the brain responsible for controlling body movement and cognition (e.g. planning, thinking and reasoning). It’s important to note that while PSP is still classified as a rare disorder, PSP affects approximately 5-6 in every 100,000 people. However, due to […]
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 […]
