4 min read What are Phonological Processes? Have you ever noticed how children simplify words and make small errors (often in a very ‘cute’ way!) when they’re learning to speak like adults? Things like calling water ‘wawa’ or banana ‘nana’ happen with all little ones, and it is something that typically developing children will naturally grow…
3 min read What You Should Know About Gender Affirming Voice Therapy Our voice is an important aspect of who we are. It’s like our thumbprint – a personal, unique representation that can only be linked to us. But for some people, their voice doesn’t feel like a match. They may feel that their voice…
3 min read Speech Therapy for Motor Neuron Disease For those diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, one of the many health professionals they can expect to be referred to are Speech Pathologists. It may not seem like an obvious first choice, but the impact that Speech Therapy can have on people with Motor Neuron Disease…
6 min read 10 Tips for Speech Pathology University Placements As a soon to be Speech Pathologist, you’ll have already spent your time working through course content, learning important concepts and completing (many) assignments. But now you’re at the stage where you’re preparing for Speech Pathology University placements. It’s an exciting, formative, and nerve-wracking time! …
5 min read Speech Therapy for Children in Queensland Are you looking for reliable, enjoyable Speech Therapy for children in Queensland? At SpeechEase Speech Therapy, we have three clinics across Queensland where you can access Speech Therapy for your child. Our passionate Speech Pathologists in Townsville, Mackay, and Brisbane are ready to support you and…
6 min read How Speech Therapy Supports People with MS There are over 25,000 people living with MS in Australia right now. And as this neurological disease progresses, many may find themselves needing to access the support of a Speech Pathologist. If you’re wondering how Speech Therapy supports people with MS – well, there’s a…
3 min read What is Digital Accessibility in 2022? Making the world a more accessible environment for all is something that we’re particularly passionate about as Speech Pathologists. From access to communication tools like AAC through to Digital Accessibility, there is a lot to consider in creating accessible digital and physical experiences. On Thursday May…
6 min read Speech vs Language – What is the Difference? The first time you go to see a Speech Pathologist, you might have found yourself wondering what the ‘Speech’ in our title stands for. Sure, at first glance it may seem obvious (we help people with speech challenges like stuttering), however there’s a whole…
9 min read How Long Will My Child Need Speech Therapy? You’ve received a referral and now your child is on a Speech Therapy waitlist or, better yet, booked in for their first Speech Pathology assessment. You may be wondering ‘How long will my child need Speech Therapy’ or even ‘What results can I expect…
5 min read Is Studying Speech Pathology Hard? Considering taking the leap into a career in Speech Pathology? If you’ve done a little research into the field already, the medical and biological side of the profession might be something that’s causing you to contemplate whether it’s the right choice for you. Is studying Speech Pathology…