Person Centred Speech Pathology Services in Ipswich
At Neuro Nation Speech Pathology, our experienced, professional Speech Pathologists provide neurological
based communication and swallowing services for adults
and older adolescents (15+) in Ipswich.
Helping clients achieve their goals is our privilege and passion.
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At Neuro Nation...
WE THE BRAIN!
Client Groups
Whether your neurological difference is developmental or acquired, we'd love to help! Some of the areas we work with include, but are not limited to:
Neurodiversity
We take a strengths-based, affirming approach to assessment and therapy. We recognise that different types of brains have different preferences, abilities and support needs.
We love working with clients that identify as Autistic, ADHDers, Intellectually disabled and other neurodivergences.
We have a strong focus on education, relationship building and client-led skill development.
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Neurological Conditions
We offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing impairments following Stroke and Brain Injury.
We offer assessment & management of communication and swallowing changes related to Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Functional Neurological Disorder and other neurological conditions.
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We have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice & delivering high quality care.
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About
Hi, I'm Shannon Chalk.
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I'm the Founder & Director of Neuro Nation Speech Pathology and a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP).
I have worked as a Speech Pathologist across Health, Private Practice and Disability sectors for the past 15 years. My work as a Speechie lets me combine my two passions - people and the brain!
I have extensive experience working with clients following Stroke, Brain Injury and Progressive Neurological Conditions. I also have a special interest in the wonderful world of Neurodiversity and love working with people that identify as Autistic, ADHDers and other neurodivergencies.
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Neuro Nation is an inclusive practice - we welcome people of all backgrounds and orientations and offer a safe space where every person can be their authentic self.
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The Neuro Norms
The Neuro Norms are our values - the way we think, the way we work and the way we live. They flow through every part of Neuro Nation and we strive to share these values with our clinicians, our clients and our community.
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IDENTITY
We take the time to learn who our clients are and how they engage with the world. We embrace all identities as individuals and as a Neuro Nation team.
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CURIOSITY
We take the time to ask questions and truly understand our clients' experiences. We are constantly seeking to expand our knowledge.
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CONNECTION
We strive to connect with every client in a safe and trusting therapy environment. We embrace different communication methods, styles and preferences.
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AUTHENTICITY
The number one rule at Neuro Nation - Be Yourself!
We recognise and respect the diverse range of preferences and styles across our client groups and our community.
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GROWTH
Within a connected, supportive environment, clients are given the opportunity to thrive - whatever that looks like for each individual.
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SERVICE
Helping a fellow human being is part of our DNA and we believe that every person does this in their own way. It is a privilege to serve our clients and the broader community.
Services
Neuro Nation Speech Pathology delivers only the highest quality Speech Pathology services to our clients. We have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and offer person-centered, holistic therapy approaches. At Neuro Nation, membership to Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is mandatory and all staff participate in SPA's professional self-regulation (PSR) program to ensure we are setting the highest standards of practice possible.
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Some of the services we offer include, but are not limited to:
If all my possessions
were taken from me with
one exception,
I would choose to keep the
power of communication,
for by it I would soon
regain the rest.
- Daniel Webster
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As a Neuro Nation community, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.