Services
At Neuro Nation Speech Pathology, we delivery high quality services across a broad range of clinical areas. We are committed to evidence-based practice to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice.
Language Disorders
Aphasia is a disorder of language causing difficulties with speaking (expressive language), understanding (receptive language), reading and writing. Aphasia is commonly caused by stroke or brain injury, but can also occur in isolation due to progressive changes in the brain (Primary Progressive Aphasia).
Language differences can also result from developmental differences such as intellectual impairment and other neurological conditions. We work with you to identify your language goals and offer therapy targeting all areas of language to meet your communication needs.
Swallowing Disorders
Dysphagia can affect a person's ability to swallow safely by compromising airway protection during eating and drinking, which can adversely affect a person's respiratory health. A person's swallow can change following a stroke, brain injury, general aging and a range of medical and neurological conditions.
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We offer diagnostic assessments, education and management options for a range of swallowing disorders.
Motor Speech / Voice Disorders
Motor speech disturbances include disorders such as Dysarthria (slurred speech) and Apraxia / Dyspraxia (difficulty coordinating speech movements). These disorders can make it difficult to produce clear speech due and can lead to breakdown in communication. Motor speech disorders often result from stroke, brain injury and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease.
Voice disorders can be the result of surgery or incorrect use of the vocal cords. We offer assessment, diagnosis and a range of therapy options for motor speech and voice.
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Some communication disorders can be caused by underlying changes in cognition rather than purely language. Cognition includes areas such as attention and memory, which are important for many activities of daily living (ADL's). Cognitive Communication Disorders (CCD) are commonly cause by brain injuries, some strokes and dementia. They can impact a person's ability to socialise, work and participate in their community.
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We take a holistic approach to cognitive communication assessment, education and intervention. We include your significant others where indicated, such as your family, friends or employer.
Social Language (Pragmatics)
Social Language refers to the use of language within social contexts such as participating in a conversation. This area is broadly referred to as pragmatics and can affect a person's ability to take turns in conversation, stay on topic and share information. Pragmatics also includes nonverbal aspects pf communication such as eye contact, gestures and body language. Social language can be different in Autism and other areas of neurodiversity.
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We take a strengths-based, neurodiverse affirming approach to all areas of social language and work closely with you to help you achieve your communication goals.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to ways in which we communicate other than talking. There are two types of AAC - low tech, such as signing, writing and picture boards, and high tech, such as the use of tablet computers or speech generating devices. The most important part of AAC prescription is taking a client-centred approach, in order to fit the right system with the right person and making sure the system fits into their life and meets their communication needs.
We provide holistic assessment, recommendations and training for AAC. We work closely with technology suppliers to make sure we are choosing the device that best suits your needs.
