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Speech Therapy
The Speech and Language Therapist helps children and adults with speech, language, or communication difficulties. The Speech Language Therapist can also help with eating or swallowing difficulties.
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Our Speech Therapist can help to improve
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Swallowing difficulties
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Speech impairments
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Vocalisation problems
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Language disorders
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Effective communication
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Social skills
Cancer
Treatment for head and neck cancers may affect one’s speech and swallowing abilities, which a speech therapist can help improve.
Autism
Speech therapy can help individuals with autism with their verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills.
Dementia
Depending on the part of the brain, dementia may affect one’s speech and swallowing abilities, but speech therapy can help to slow the deterioration of these functions.
Stroke
Individuals often experience difficulty in speech and swallowing after a stroke. Speech therapy can help to improve speech and prevent aspiration and choking.
Cerebral Palsy
Speech therapy can help children and adult with cerebral palsy who face difficulties with speech, chewing and swallowing by improving oral motor skills.
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s may affect nerves and muscles that control our voice quality and fluency. A speech therapist may recommend exercises to improve muscle strength and suitable assistive devices.