Speech Pathology

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'I know that you know' - 5 ways to help people with aphasia to communicate

HealthTimes - 14-04-2022

Aphasia was in the news last week when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping back from his career due to communication difficulties. Also last

 
Lost for words? Don't worry, speech therapy will help find them

Health Times - 25-08-2020

All of us have word lapses but a conversation usually happens without a second’s thought – literally. However, for millions of people affected by

 
Uncovering a "hidden" disability affecting one million Australians

HealthTimes - 21-08-2019

There are 1.2 million Australians currently living with a communication disability, which can affect relationships, employment, education and social inclusion.

 
Global study investigates the cause of stuttering

HealthTimes - 21-08-2019

Researchers need 3,000 Australian stutterers for an international study that is searching for the genes in human DNA which cause stuttering. The largest study

 
New breakthrough in understanding a severe child speech impediment

HealthTimes - 28-02-2019

An international study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has made a breakthrough in identifying a potential cause of the most severe child speech

 
Communication is a basic human right: Speech Pathology Australia

HealthTimes - 21-08-2018

By Gaenor Dixon, President, Speech Pathology Australia Communication is an essential part of what it is to be human and without it, our quality

 
On the hunt for stuttering genes

HealthTimes - 06-12-2016

Curtin University researchers are on the hunt for the genes which may be responsible for stuttering, believing genetics, rather than environmental or behavioural factors,

 
Practice Articles
Addressing language and mental health issues in the youth justice system

Sharon Smith - 09-03-2018

Speech pathologist Rosie Martin was recognised as the 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year for her pro-bono work in

Guidance Articles
Speech and Language Disorders in Children

Health Insights - 01-07-2016

Communication is a vital skill which plays an essential role in our everyday lives; it helps us to build relationships, socialise, learn, and work.

What is a Speech Pathologist?

HealthTimes - 13-02-2015

A speech pathologist is an Allied Health professional who helps people to communicate more effectively through speech and other forms of communication.  Formerly, this

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