Speech and Language Therapy

Speech-Language Therapy is the process of enabling people to communicate to the best of their ability. Speech-Language Therapists assess the nature of the person's problems, and then provide treatment, advice and support. The ability to communicate one's needs, wants, thoughts and feelings is uniquely human, and is essential to learning, working and social interaction. Impaired communication can affect every aspect of a person's life.

Speech-Language Therapists also work with people who have swallowing problems, assessing and advising on their management, and giving therapy where appropriate. Conditions which can lead to communication and/or swallowing problems include:

• Neurological disorders (stroke, head injury, brain tumour, cerebral palsy etc)
• Cancer
• Progressive neuromuscular disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease etc)
• Meningitis
• Voice problems (vocal abuse, stress problems, laryngectomy etc)
• Dysfluency (stuttering or stammering)

Hours:

Hours are 8am to 4.30pm, Monday - Friday. Speech therapists work with both inpatients and outpatients.

Find us:

Level 3 in C Block, near Ward 3. Shares a waiting room and receptionist with Audiology.

Contact us:

Phone 06 753 7748

Last updated: Wednesday, July 28, 2010