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Speech Pathology for Children and Adolescents Sydney Speech and Language Centre will assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders in children and adolescents from 0-16 years old. We focus our attention within the Inner West of Sydney and have programs running throughout Sydney and in Northern NSW. The centre is run by Principle Child Speech Pathologist Jacquiline McCarty who has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Speech Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics. Find us here. Some of the disorders we commonly treat include: Articulation Difficulties:
Difficulty or inability to produce speech sounds accurately, resulting in the child being difficult to understand. This may include slurring or poor coordination of speech. Receptive Language Difficulties:
Difficulty understanding what is being said and/or following directions. This may include difficulties understanding a variety of language concepts, and how words are related. Expressive Language Difficulties: This may be a difficulty in formulating and using appropriate grammatical structures within sentences. A person may have difficulty adequately expressing themselves and/or holding conversations. Learning and Literacy Difficulties: This includes difficulties with reading written words accurately, comprehending written material, spelling and learning. Voice Disorders: Voice difficulties are characterised by rough, breathy or gravely sounds. These difficulties are sometimes the result of improper vocal techniques or inadequate vocal hygiene. Speech
Pathology visits to Pre-schools and Schools Sydney Speech and Language Centre can treat children at Pre-schools and Schools. There are distinct advantages of this service including close negotiations with teachers, direct classroom input when appropriate and not to mention time management for busy families. Speech
Pathology for People who Stutter. The AVC are developing a social network resource for People who Stutter. Stuttering is characterised with repetition of sounds, words and phrases, blocking, and prolongations. Our treatment options are using researched based Lidcombe Program for children and examples like Smooth Speech for adults. We are designing internet networks to help people overcome social isolation. Speech
Pathology for Aged Care Facilities. Speech Pathology for Aged Care is a specialised service to Nursing Homes and Hostels for adults with Swallowing and Language difficulties. We provide assessment, treatment and management for swallowing and language difficulties within this environment. As part of this program we also offer education to staff and family to help those with swallowing difficulties. Find us here. |
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