Speech pathology, also known as speech therapy is the diagnosis, management and treatment of people who have difficulty communicating. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drinking safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist. Issues where speech pathology intervention can be beneficial include:
Changes in voice production, such as hoarseness
Difficulty thinking of words or expressing thoughts and feelings
Problems understanding spoken instructions or messages
Recent problems with reading and writing
Swallowing difficulties
Slurred speech
At Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital our speech pathologists help a variety of people who fail to develop normal communication or people who acquire communication and swallowing issues as a result of disease, injury or stroke.
What to expect
If you are referred to speech pathology when you visit the Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital, a speech pathologist will provide an assessment of your communication and/or swallowing. An individual treatment plan will then be created, and your sessions can take place in your hospital room.
Education and support is provided to you and your family members throughout the treatment process. Interpreter services are available on request.
How to access this service
Referral by GP, another hospital, specialist or healthcare provider
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm