Speech Pathology Brisbane
Mobile NDIS Speech Pathology
Delivering mobile speech therapy to NDIS participants across Brisbane, our skilled team offers targeted, individualised care right to your doorstep, emphasising the unique requirements of each participant to foster enhanced well-being and autonomy.
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How can our mobile speech pathologists assist you?
Speech pathology, also known as speech therapy, helps children and adults develop communication skills and assists with swallowing difficulties. Speech therapy may help when people have difficulties with speaking, understanding language, talking with others, reading, spelling, listening, using their voice and interacting with people. The aim of speech therapy is to help support individual goals so someone can participate in their life, relationships and community in the way they want to.
Speech
Language
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Social Communications & Interactions
Non-Verbal Communication
Swallowing
Fluency
Literacy
Frequently asked questions
Speech pathology is a specialized form of therapy aimed at helping individuals with communication disorders to improve their speech, language, and communication skills. This includes assistance with speech sounds, language development, literacy, social communication, voice, fluency, and cognitive communication. It is beneficial for people of all ages who experience difficulties in these areas, including those with developmental delays, neurological impairments, and injuries affecting speech and language
Yes, we see the value in completing sessions at school and will do this when we can! However, each school has their own policies on therapy sessions held at school, which we adhere to. If you would be interested in school sessions, please confirm with your child’s school first.
We understand the importance of having a clinic space and are planning on opening a therapy clinic in the future! However, we do not have a clinic available as of now and are focusing on providing therapy in a naturalistic setting. In the meantime, we may be able to host an initial meeting in our office building, in Eight Mile Plains. Please contact us if you would like to discuss further.
If you or your child are experiencing difficulties with speaking clearly, understanding or using language, social interactions, or swallowing, it may be helpful to seek an evaluation from a speech pathologist.
Yes, speech pathologists can assist with reading and writing difficulties, including phonological awareness, decoding, comprehension, and written expression.
AAC includes all forms of communication other than oral speech, such as: Picture boards, speech-generating devices, and sign language, which can help individuals with severe communication impairments.
Partnering with Amend Rehab
Choosing Amend Rehab connects you with a team committed to your health and independence through our specialised mobile occupational therapy services in Brisbane. We deliver targeted care directly to your home, prioritising comfort and privacy.
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Challenges Without In-Home or
Mobile Speech Therapy
At Amend Rehab, we understand that accessing speech therapy should not add to the challenges faced by individuals with communication difficulties. Without mobile speech therapy services like ours, participants may encounter significant hurdles that can impede their progress and well-being.
Limited Access to Care: Many individuals requiring speech therapy may not live within convenient reach of traditional clinic-based services. This limitation can be due to living in rural or underserved areas, or simply due to the scarcity of available specialists. Without mobile therapy, these participants face restricted access to the essential care they need, which can delay diagnosis, intervention, and ongoing treatment.
- Transportation Stress: For many of our participants and their families, transportation to and from appointments can be a major source of stress. This includes the logistical challenges of arranging transport, the physical and mental toll of traveling, and the financial cost associated with it. Mobile speech therapy eliminates these barriers by providing care directly at the participant’s home, making it a convenient and stress-free treatment.
- Breaks or discontinuity in Continuity of Care: Consistency is key in any therapeutic intervention, especially in speech therapy, where progress builds over time through regular practice and reinforcement. Fixed-location services can sometimes lead to missed sessions due to unforeseen circumstances like transport issues or personal emergencies. In-home mobile therapy ensures a higher degree of continuity, allowing therapists to deliver consistent, uninterrupted care, even in the face of challenges that would otherwise lead to cancellations
- Risk of Social Isolation: The difficulty of leaving home for therapy can isolate individuals with disabilities, depriving them of valuable social interactions often found in clinical settings.
- Social Isolation: Participants with communication challenges often experience social isolation. By bringing therapy to their home environment, mobile services not only reduce the feeling of isolation but also allow therapists to work within the participant’s social context, enhancing the therapy’s relevance and application in daily interactions.
- Customised Care:
Our mobile speech therapists are committed to delivering personalised care tailored to each participant’s unique needs. This one-on-one approach not only fosters a stronger therapeutic relationship but also allows therapists to fully engage with the specific conditions and nuances of each participant’s environment and daily life. This leads to more targeted and effective therapy sessions, crafted to maximize outcomes and participant satisfaction.
Mobile speech therapy addresses these critical challenges by making specialised care accessible, consistent, and perfectly adapted to each individual’s circumstances. We are dedicated to ensuring that no one is left without the support they need to communicate effectively and confidently in their own homes and communities!
Costs and Services
We believe in full transparency about our costs for services. Our general pricing is in line with NDIS pricing arrangements, but we are always happy to negotiate pricing to tailor each case to our participants and provide the best possible care.