At AF Therapy Services, our Speech Pathologists hold a current membership with Speech Pathology Australia and provide a full range of services to children and adults across the full spectrum of disabilities.
Our speech pathologists work collaboratively with the participant, their families, and other allied health professionals to set goals and provide evidence-based NDIS speech therapy.
Our speech pathologists are practising members of Speech Pathology Australia, the peak professional body for speech pathologists in Australia, verifiable via SPA’s public Find a Speech Pathologist directory.
We Can assist with
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Speech
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Language
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Social skills
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Literacy
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Voice
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Fluency
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Swallowing
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Meal-time management
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Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
What Is Dysphagia?
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, which can affect eating, drinking and safety at mealtimes. Our speech pathologists assess and treat swallowing difficulties in children and adults, helping reduce choking risk and support safe eating and drinking as part of NDIS-funded speech therapy.
How It Works
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Assessment
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Therapy sessions
Frequently asked
therapy questions
What does a speech therapist help with?
Speech therapists support people who have difficulty with speaking, understanding
language,
reading, writing, or swallowing. They help improve communication skills and overall
confidence in
daily interactions.
Who needs speech therapy?
Children with delayed speech, adults after a stroke or brain injury, people with
stuttering or voice
issues, and anyone struggling with swallowing or pronunciation can benefit from speech
therapy.
How long does speech therapy take to show results?
Progress varies from person to person. Some may see improvement in a few weeks, while
others
may need longer-term support. The key is consistency and following the personalized plan
set by the
therapist.