Services

Voice Therapy

DM Speech Pathology specialises in voice therapy for professional voice users (singers, teachers, actors, etc.) and general voice problems.

The voice can be affected by vocal behaviours and general health.  Indications of a voice disorder include:

• persistent hoarseness or breathiness
• excess clearing of throat
• vocal fatigue
• reduced vocal range
• reduced vocal volume
• vocal tremor
• increased or decreased pitch
• changes in singing voice

Before contacting a Speech Pathologist, it is recommended that clients arrange an appointment with an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon (ENT) in order to determine the cause of their vocal difficulties.

Adult Services

DM Speech Pathology offers assessment and therapy for adults in the following areas:
Neurogenic language disorders (Aphasia)

• Assessing and treating language disorders after stroke or brain injury

Neurogenic speech disorders (Dysarthria, Dyspraxia)

• Assessing and treating speech difficulties after stroke, brain injury, Bell's palsy, or head/neck surgery

Accent Reduction

• Improving intelligibility for speakers of English as a second language

Fluency (Stuttering, Cluttering)

• Assessing and managing adult fluency using smooth speech

Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)

• Swallow assessment and management including prescription of thickened fluids or modified foods

Paediatric Services

 DM Speech Pathology offers assessment and therapy for children over the age of 7 in the following areas:
Articulation disorders

• Articulation
• Dyspraxia

Language disorders

• Receptive Language
• Expressive Language

Literacy skills development

• Reading
• Writing
• Phonological Awareness

Auditory Processing therapy