Swallowing and Communication Disorders
Our speech pathologists are trained to provide specialist care to adults (>18 years) who require assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders. These may include:
- Voice disorders (following assessment and diagnosis of a voice disorder by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist)
- Acquired speech disorders (e.g. dysarthria)
- Acquired language disorders (e.g. aphasia)
- Disorders of the upper airway and voice box (larynx) including Chronic Cough and Vocal Cord Dysfunction (following assessment and diagnosis by a respiratory physician and/or Ear Nose and Throat specialist)
- Difficulties eating and drinking (dysphagia)