Speech pathologists are health professionals who work in various areas of the hospital to assist people who have communication or swallowing impairments as a result of certain contditions, including:
stroke
neurological conditions
head and neck cancer
degenerative diseases
ageing
paediatric feeding.
Our specialist services include:
assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acquired disorders of swallowing, language, speech and voice and those with tracheostomies
individualised therapy and group therapy programs
prescription of non-verbal communication aids
education programs and for patients and families regarding communication and swallowing.