Speech-Language Pathology

Our Clinical Services 

Our speech-language pathologists work independently and as a part of multidisciplinary teams. We assess and treat human communication disorders, voice disorders and/or swallowing impairment in children and adults related to a wide range of conditions such as:

• Swallowing and voice problems that result from ear nose and throat treatment including surgery
• Communication or swallowing difficulties that result from neurological conditions including, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, head injury and neurosurgery
• Communication problems and swallowing difficulties derived from the need for temporary or permanent breathing support involving use of a tracheotomy tube
• Swallowing or communication difficulties due to cancers of the head or neck
• Speech and language difficulties as a result of genetic disorders
• Language delays/disorders including expressive and receptive language skills as well as Aphasia (language loss relating to brain injury)
• Motor speech disorders including apraxia (difficulty sequencing speech sounds) and dysarthria (slurred, slowed speech)
• Lack of fluency in speech including stuttering
• Cognitive/linguistic functioning includes problem-solving, memory, abstract reasoning

Quality Measures 

• Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs) is used by our professionals to monitor change over time in response to interventions
• Seamless multidisciplinary referral links with other services in the hospital
• The service adheres to the principles of clinical governance and standards set by the Joint Commission International and Health Care Accreditation Council.