Anatomy and physiology of the GI tract: The gut is comprised of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine. Food is broken down in the mouth; it then passes through the esophagus into the stomach where the food is churned by the stomach muscles and the acids help break it down before […]
When to start speech therapy and how long does it take?
Two of the most commonly asked questions in paediatric speech pathology are: When or at what age is a good time to start speech therapy?And how long does it normally take? The answer to both these questions are as you may have guessed, dependent on the child, however many parents may be left wondering without […]
Healthy living after the age of 65
After the age of 65, your lifestyle will play an important role in your quality of life. Your ability to live independently and perform your daily tasks is very dependent on how much muscle strength you have. In addition to quality of life, having healthy muscles affects the heart health, mental health, immune system and […]
What is the NDIS and how can it help adults with speech difficulties
What is the NDIS? The NDIS is a national scheme, which is being implemented across Australia to provide targeted support and better coordination and access to services for people with a disability. The scheme is a single national system catering people with any kind of disability anywhere in Australia with the aim of providing equal […]
