As parents, you are key to shaping your child’s emotional, social, and communication growth. The way you interact with them creates the...

Ever wonder how many exposures children required to learn a new word? For a child with mild language impairment, did you know that it...

This is a common question we often hear is! Communication is such an important part of our lives and developing speech and language...

Do you have a child that has ASD or you think may have ASD? Maybe you have noticed some clues/signs that you child may have the diagnosis...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a term that refers to damage to the brain caused by an external hit to the head. TBIs can be caused by a...

Our daily lives are made up of hundreds of decisions. From the moment you wake up you start to make them – what time you will get up,...

If your loved one has Dementia or a Brain Injury, they may lose interest in eating or drinking or have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)....

Many people are aware of the role of psychologists in working with individuals and their support systems to manage behaviours of concern....

To start off with, here are a few quick facts about Dysphagia (swallowing disorder): Rapid evaluation of Dysphagia significantly lowers...

Are you experiencing difficulties swallowing? There are a number of symptoms that indicate that you may have difficulties swallowing,...

Are you finding it difficult to complete activities? Are you feeling fatigued? Do you find things take a long time to do? Are you...

There is an abundant of research out there that recognises Telehealth or Online therapy as a valid means of service delivery for Speech...

In order to make functional improvements, focussing on functional tasks during therapy is so important. Here at Specialised Speech...

Communication plays a vital role in our daily lives and is an integral part of the workplace. Communication involves: - Being...

Just because someone has difficulties communicating, does not mean they have nothing to say. Aphasia is a language disorder that is often...

Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) constitute a group of genetically defined hereditary, degenerative, progressive diseases affecting the...

The Goal of LSVT LOUD The goal of LSVT LOUD is to increase vocal volume and communicate at a “normal” loudness level. The treatment...

Dysarthria is the term used to classify changes in speech quality and clarity. Speech symptoms of Dysarthria include : · Slurred · Slow ·...

AAC (Alternative & Augmentative Communication) devices go by many terms including: - Augmentative and alternative communication devices -...

Speech Pathologists have a significant role in assisting people with Parkinson’s Disease in the areas of communication and swallowing....