Speech and language
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Find a speech pathologist
Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders. Use this directory to search for members of Speech Pathology Australia in your area.
Why is rehab so important?
Recent research indicates that the adult brain can recover depending on its experiences, which has important implications. There are five common forms of recovery and adjustment following a brain injury, which are illustrated using speech impairment as an example.
Talkback Association for Aphasia
A South Australian organisation that supports people with aphasia. It helps them regain control over their lives and become more involved in the community.
Speech deficits and speech language pathologists
A fact sheet from Synapse on the neurological processes of communication and how working with a speech pathologist can help.
Research projects in communication
Join the Communication Research Registry to be told about research you can take part in. Research can help improve the lives of people who find it hard to communicate, and their families.
Love After a Stroke
A children's book about stroke, aphasia, and love. Although the ways Ben and Gram communicate after her stroke have changed, Ben discovers that Gram's love for him will always remain the same.
Free online aphasia therapy
A website created by a speech pathologist for people who can't afford an iPad or special software but still need to work on their language. Choose a task to work on reading, spelling, listening or naming.
Cue cards to help communication
Printable cards with pictures and words in English or 62 other languages, to help people with problems communicating. Developed by Victoria's Eastern Health. (Opens in a new window)
Communication tips
Some simple tips from Stroke Recovery Association NSW for communicating with people who've had a stroke: treat people as individuals. Every person who has had a stroke is different.
Communication disorders after a brain injury
Communication problems can be a mixture of both receptive and expressive problems. This fact sheet from Synapse lists some typical problems and how speech pathologists can help.