Communication is fundamental to our everyday lives. Whether it’s expressing our thoughts, needs, or emotions, the ability to communicate effectively plays a crucial role in our personal and professional interactions. However, for some individuals, communication is not as straightforward due to what is known as Complex Communication Needs (CCN). In Speech Pathology Week 2024, [...]
For some individuals, verbal communication is not feasible or effective. Does this mean that the individual is unable to communicate? Of course not! It may mean that the person uses something other that speech to get their message across. Cue Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). In this article by our speech pathologist Jordan Duncan, we explain [...]
There are hundreds of available apps for adult speech pathology. How do you know which app to choose? How can iPad apps help an adult improve their communication and swallowing skills? As a community-based, mobile speech pathology practice, we have been using iPads for years. It is astounding how helpful our iPads are. We [...]
Speech pathology telepractice really took off during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for good reason. Telepractice enabled clients to continue receiving support from speech pathologists. Clients' lives were not negatively impacted by "lockdown". We talked about Wollongong Speech Pathology's telepractice service in an earlier article, which you can access here. In the rush of moving [...]
There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. Speech pathologists support these Australians to go about each day communicating with confidence. In Australia, communication disability is largely invisible. Unseen and out-of-sight. Australians with communication disability cannot maximise future educational, health and social outcomes, without the intervention of a speech pathologist. Communicating with confidence is vital to [...]
Wollongong Speech Pathology is now offering speech pathology telepractice. In this article we explain what telepractice is, why we do it, and tips to make it most effective. What is speech pathology telepractice? Speech pathology telepractice, also known as speech pathology telehealth, means the delivery of speech pathology services at a distance, using technology. [...]
There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. Speech pathologists support these Australians to go about each day communicating with confidence. In Australia, communication disability is largely invisible. Unseen and out-of-sight. Australians with communication disability cannot maximise future educational, health and social outcomes, without the intervention of a speech pathologist. Communicating with confidence is vital to [...]
