RDHS provides highly skilled speech pathologist who diagnoses and treat communication and swallowing difficulties. The service is available for both inpatients and outpatients and aged care residents; children aged 0-6 and adults.Speech Pathologists can:
- Work with a child who is difficult to understand
- Encourage development of language skills
- Work with a child who stutters to speak more fluently and confidently
- Support a child who is having difficulty understanding and following directions
- Assess and provide ongoing management to an adult who is experiencing swallowing difficulties following a neurological event, ie a stroke.
The speech pathologist liaises with medical staff, other allied health, nursing staff, teachers and parents to develop comprehensive support programs and maximise therapy benefits.
Please contact our Reception on 03 5051 8160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.
Our aim is to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our community members using a strong emphasis on health promotion and education as well as the provision of individual and group interventions
