Speech Pathologists often need a range of different resources to complete assessment and intervention – we often call this our ‘toolkit’. Having a well established toolkit can help both new and seasoned clinicians feel more confident and prepared for their sessions. It’s a bonus if it’s a resource that can have multiple applications and uses […]
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Group therapy benefits Group therapy sessions have many benefits and improve a person’s overall skills and development. In hindsight, none of us developed social communication skills, thinking skills, writing, skipping, hopping or self-care skills (e.g. brushing teeth, making lunch) on our own – we needed people around us to show us how they are done.
Executive Function – Your Brain Explained Executive Function. It’s one of those phrases thrown around by health professionals without explanation. But what does it actually mean? Executive functions are a group of cognitive processes that we all use subconsciously every day. Without them, we would find it incredibly hard to get anything done! These skills
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Communication and Dementia The term ‘dementia’ refers to a collection of symptoms that combine to affect how the brain functions. We commonly see dementia in older people, but it can affect people in their 40s and 50s as well. With our ageing population, many of us may know someone – a grandparent, a friend, a
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ASD and Physiotherapy – Overlooked Needs Most people know that a child with ASD needs to see a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist and even a psychologist. But, what you might not know is the important role of physiotherapists in helping children with ASD. Unfortunately, this is an overlooked and often misunderstood need. Children with
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Hidden Disability: High-Level and Metalinguistic Language Skills Language difficulties (problems understanding or using words and sentences) are often referred to as a \”hidden disability\”. Children with language difficulties often look \”normal\” and are clearly intelligent but struggle to talk and communicate well. Some children even seem on the surface to have OK language skills but
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How do I apply for NDIS funding? We know there is a lot of confusion about NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) which rolls out from 1st January 2017 in Toowoomba and surrounding areas west to the border (including Dalby, Warwick, Roma etc). We just met with NDIS directly in person today and here\’s the latest
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