Speech Pathology Services
Empowering communication and swallowing health for all ages
Why choose speech pathology at Upgrade Health?
At Upgrade Health, our speech pathology services are dedicated to supporting individuals across all stages of life in developing and improving their communication and swallowing abilities.
We take a holistic approach to care, providing tailored assessments and treatments designed to meet the unique needs of each client and improve their quality of life.
What does a speech pathologist do?
When should you see a speech pathologist?
- Delayed speech or language development in children
- Difficulties with pronunciation or articulation
- Stuttering or other fluency issues
- Voice disorders that impact speaking
- Difficulty understanding or processing language
- Social communication difficulties, such as those related to autism spectrum disorder
- Swallowing and feeding problems in adults or children
- Speech and language challenges following a stroke or brain injury
Our speech pathology services include:
Paediatric speech pathology:
Focused on helping children with speech delays, language development, and communication disorders to achieve key developmental milestones.
Adult speech pathology:
Supporting adults with speech, language, and voice disorders, as well as difficulties resulting from neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or brain injuries.
Swallowing and dysphagia management:
Assessment and therapy for individuals with swallowing difficulties to ensure safety and comfort during meals.
Social communication skills:
Therapy aimed at enhancing conversational and pragmatic language skills, particularly for individuals with social communication difficulties.
Voice therapy:
Treatment for those with voice issues, including hoarseness, vocal strain, or other vocal cord conditions.
Your journey with Upgrade Health speech pathology:
Comprehensive assessment:
Your journey begins with an in-depth evaluation to identify specific speech, language, or swallowing concerns and outline key goals.
Individualised therapy plan:
Based on the assessment, we design a tailored therapy plan that aligns with your unique needs, focusing on practical and achievable outcomes.
Collaborative approach:
Our speech pathologists work closely with families, carers, and other healthcare professionals to provide consistent and coordinated care.
Progress monitoring and ongoing support:
We ensure that therapy goals are being met through regular follow-ups, adapting treatment as needed to support ongoing development and improvement.