Speech Pathology Groups

Working together to improve communication and swallowing skills

Wollongong Speech Pathology offers group therapy to many of our clients. Group therapy has many benefits! People enjoy supporting each other and making new friendships. Group therapy offers a different dynamic to one-to-one therapy, especially with communication. The way people talk in a group is often very different to the way people talk one-on-one. We invite people to attend group therapy so that they can work on their communication skills in new contexts.

TBI Conversation Group

We offer a conversation group for people who have experienced Traumatic Brain Injury. These run when we have a suitable group of clients. Sessions are usually held in our Unanderra clinic. Participants set individual communication goals, with a focus on conversation skills.

young adult with TBI
sessions are 60-90 minutes, and run weekly for 8-10 weeks

Register your interest here

Parkinson’s Communication Group

This group is for anyone with Parkinson’s disease or similar movement disorder. Participants must have previously completed either LSVT Loud or SPEAK OUT! therapy. In group sessions, you will practice using your best speech / voice, in a fun and supportive group setting.

adult with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorder
sessions are 45 mins, and run weekly
groups are held at Shellharbour Private Hospital and in our Unanderra clinic

Register your interest here

PEERS Social Skills

PEERS for Young Adults is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. Young adults must attend each session with a social coach (i.e., parent, family member, adult sibling, life coach, job coach, peer mentor, etc.), who assist with weekly homework assignments.

Ages 18-38 years old.
Must have a social coach willing to attend the program each week.
Sessions are 90 minutes long, and run weekly for 8-16 weeks

PEERS for Young Adults (aged 18 – 38)

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Aphasia Therapy Groups

There are a range of aphasia group programs we can offer. These include Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy (CIAT) and Community Aphasia Groups.

aged >18 years and diagnosed with aphasia after stroke, brain injury, or other illness
session length and program duration varies

Register your interest here

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