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 […]
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 […]
There are many ways to assess swallow function, but one of our favourites as Speech Pathologists is FEES. A FEES swallowing assessment is a non-invasive procedure that allows health professionals like Speech Pathologists to see the functional aspects of swallowing in real-time. Keep on reading to discover six benefits of FEES swallowing procedures and learn […]
Swallowing difficulties are common in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, affecting more than 80% of people with the condition. While the underlying pathophysiology is poorly understood, changes in dopamine levels, as well as weakened muscles, reduced reflexes and sensation in the throat are considered to affect how effectively individuals with Parkinson’s Disease can swallow food and […]
