Speech Pathologists

Enhancing communication

Female speech pathologist holding up mirror in front of young female patient

Speech Pathologists are specifically trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of communication disorders, as well as help people with swallowing difficulties. Communication disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, but they are more common among people that have hearing loss, developmental delay, intellectual disability, learning difficutly, dementia, brain injury and age-related issues. The goal of Speech Pathology is to help people manage the related effects of communication or swallowing difficulties, enhancing their quality of life. 


How we work

Trained Speech Pathologists Australia-wide

Here at helpz, we work with considered and expertly trained Speech Pathologists in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT. We treat everyone we work with as an individual, and each Speech Pathology treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the Participant.


Empathy

We understand that communication and swallowing disorders can be stressful and difficult to live with. We treat everyone with respect and empathy to ensure we build a trusting and caring relationship.

Customised program

Everyone’s story and circumstances are different. Achieve impactful, enduring improvements with a customised program that enriches daily interactions and boosts communication confidence.

Team approach

We believe it's essential to work with your family and wider support team. Providing a holistic approach to Speech Pathology ensures that everyone is aligned and goals can be met across all environments.

"Our role as Speech Pathologists is not only to support all Participants to exercise their right to communicate. We  empower them to have choice and control and be active valued members of society. We also support our clients to eat and drink safely, so they can enjoy mealtimes with family and friends."

Eleni Haramis
Senior Speech Pathologist at helpz

FAQs

  • How does a Speech Pathologist fit into my NDIS plan?

    A Speech Pathologist typically fits into your NDIS plan under the 'Improved Daily Living' section of your 'Capacity Building' supports. They work with you to improve your communication abilities or any swallowing difficulties you may have, enhancing your ability to participate more fully in daily life.

  • What does a Speech Pathologist do?

    A Speech Pathologist is a trained professional that helps people who have communication and swallowing disorders identify and manage their conditions. They can help to improve a person’s expressive and receptive communication. In other words, express thoughts, needs and wants, and to understand words, signs and gestures. 


    A Speech Pathologist will also assess and manage eating and drinking difficulties, to ensure safe swallowing.  Through a person centred approach, a Speech Pathologist will provide support in developing an individualised plan to address identified goals.

  • What conditions can Speech Pathologists treat?

    Speech Pathologists are specially trained to treat a wide range of communication and eating and drinking disorders for people of all ages.

    Some of the common conditions that Speech Pathologists can treat include:

    • Stuttering
    • Articulation difficulties
    • Difficulty in paying attention or following instructions
    • Difficulty in understanding language
    • Swallowing
    • Communication problems secondary to an existing diagnosis

  • Do Speech Pathologists work with adults and children?

    Yes! Our Speech Pathologists often work with children and adults that experience communication difficulties. Often, this can be a secondary symptom of a range of conditions. For example, they may help someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder better express themselves, or work with someone with ADHD to improve their focused listening ability. 


    In older people, they can teach those who have trouble finding the right words to use. Similarly, our Speech Pathologists can address any eating and drinking difficulties which may result from impairments or a decline in skills.


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