Speech Therapy
Restoring Communication, Swallowing and Independence
Speech and Language Rehabilitation
A stroke can make it difficult to speak clearly, understand others, find the right words, or express thoughts effectively. Our speech and language therapy helps patients rebuild these essential communication skills.
Therapy may focus on:
- Improving speech clarity
- Understanding spoken language
- Expressing thoughts and ideas
- Reading and writing skills
- Word-finding and conversation skills
- Building confidence when communicating
Our goal is to help stroke survivors communicate more effectively with their families, caregivers, and communities.
Swallowing Assessment and Rehabilitation
Stroke can affect the muscles used for swallowing, making eating and drinking difficult or unsafe. Our therapists assess swallowing function and provide treatment to help patients swallow more safely and comfortably.
Therapy may include:
- Swallowing exercises
- Safe eating and drinking techniques
- Recommendations on food and fluid consistency
- Education for patients and caregivers
- Strategies to reduce the risk of choking
Improving swallowing helps patients maintain good nutrition, hydration, and overall health.
Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation
Stroke may also affect memory, attention, problem-solving, and the ability to organise thoughts during conversations. Our cognitive communication therapy helps patients strengthen these important thinking and communication skills.
Therapy may focus on:
- Memory and attention
- Problem-solving skills
- Planning and organisation
- Understanding and following conversations
- Social communication
- Everyday communication strategies
Our therapists use practical activities that help patients communicate more effectively in daily life.
Why Speech Therapy?
