Medical Speech Pathology is experienced in providing holistic care for individuals living with a range of progressive or degenerative neurological conditions.
Conditions include but are not limited to:
Parkinson’s Disease
Atypical parkinsonian disorders including progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD)
Huntington’s Disease (Medical Speech Pathology is UHDRS-accredited)
Dementia
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Motor Neuron Disease
Friedrich’s Ataxia and Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Multiple Sclerosis
Leukoencephalopathy
Medical Speech Pathology offers the following services:
In-home assessment and ongoing management
Assessment and training in oral care and secretion management
Voice and message banking
Early implementation of Augmentative & Alternative Communication methods
Initiating discussions around preferences surrounding nutrition and hydration delivery
Staff & carer training
Coordination with other members of the multidisciplinary team