improving communication difficulties
Professional Speech Pathology on the Central Coast
Helping you meet your communication goals
Communication difficulties can occur for various reasons. They may be the result of acquired problems such as trauma to the brain or from congenital conditions.
As a result, communication difficulties can widely vary. So your therapist will treat you with individual attention and not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Therapy sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, and we will work at your pace, helping you to achieve your communication goals. These are different for every client, and may involve finding the right words when you speak, planning what you’re going to say or making your speech clearer. Everyone is different, and your goals will differ depending on your situation.
We may suggest computer-based therapy or iPad apps be used as part of therapy when appropriate. You can use these at home to increase the effectiveness of your treatment.
Telehealth is also available. This means that effective treatments can be carried out using video meetings even during the Covid pandemic. This also offers treatment for someone living in a rural area who can’t access a Speech Pathologist locally.
Stroke
Following a stroke, it is distressing to be left with communication difficulties. You may have aphasia, meaning that you are having difficulty with the use of language. Dyspraxia may also occur where motor planning for speech is affected. If you have dysarthria, you will notice changes to how clear your speech sounds.
Traumatic brain injury
Following a traumatic brain injury, a person may have cognitive communication changes which can make it hard to follow the ‘social rules’ for conversations and express yourself the way you want to. Speech difficulties can also result, with changes to how clear you sound or using the write tone of voice. Swallowing changes may also occur.
Voice disorders
Difficulties with the voice can be frustrating and challenging. Your voice may fatigue over the day or you may feel you have to strain to produce voice. An Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) specialist may diagnose nodules or muscle tension which can be improved with voice therapy. People who use their voices frequently, such as teachers can experience vocal problems that may even result in time off work .
Parkinson's disease
Speech and voice difficulties arising from Parkinson’s can be successfully treated using effective treatments developed especially for people who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Neurological conditions
If you have been diagnosed with MS, Functional Neurological disorder (FND), Huntington’s disease or other neurological conditions you may be experiencing speech or swallowing difficulties or problems with saliva management. Treatment is available to address your concerns.
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Various language and speech difficulties arise from primary progressive aphasia. We provide specialised assessment and client focused treatment to suit your individual needs and interests.
Dementia
Our Services
Communication
Benefit from a variety of strategies or direct therapy that will address the barriers that you have with communication. Through sessions that are specific to your needs, develop the confidence so you able to communicate effectively with others.
Swallowing Difficulties
Improve your swallowing and eat and drink comfortably. Receive a thorough assessment of your swallowing difficulties. From there, we will tailor a customised treatment that elevates your quality of life.
Parkinson's disease
Treat your speech, voice and swallowing difficulties stemming from Parkinson’s Disease. Ensure you are heard and understood clearly with our effective treatments.
Voice disorders
Get your voice sounding the way it should. Recover your voice with tailored sessions with our experienced Speech Pathologists.
Traumatic brain injury
We have years of experience working with people with brain injuries. Improve your speech, communication, social skills, memory, study skills and thinking ability.
Stroke
Gain control back of your communication skills. Improve your word finding difficulties, unclear speech, reading, writing/spelling and the ability to express yourself.
Contact us today to find out more about our Speech Pathology services on the Central Coast.
