Progressive Neurological
Diseases

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