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Dysarthria

Dysarthria, meaning abnormal or difficult articulating, is a motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury of the motor component of the motor-speech system.

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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 […]

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Who can refer you to a speech pathologist?

This is a common question for many people looking to book a speech pathology appointment. The real answer to this question is actually anyone. If you have a concern regarding your child or yourself, you can call a speech pathology clinic to book an appointment without a referral from another profession. While there are referrals […]

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The impact of language delay at school

One of the most popular misconceptions about children with speech and language delay is that taking a ‘wait and see’ approach cannot hurt. While this approach may not lead to anything life threatening, it can have serious repercussions for a child’s entire future following poor performance at school leading to decreased opportunities in further education, […]

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MS Awareness- What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. It occurs when there is damage to the protective layer around nerve fibres found in the brain and spinal cord, casing random patches known as plaques or lesions, which interrupt messages sent along these nerves. MS is one of the most common diseases […]

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Motor Neuron Disease – What is it and what are the different types

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, which attacks the upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Degeneration of the motor neurons means that messages sent through the nerves gradually stop reaching muscles, leading to loss of limb mobility, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing. Some individuals experience […]

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Parkinson’s Awareness – Are there different types of Parkinsonisms?

  Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. The main symptoms of Parkinson’s – tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement – are also the main symptoms of a number of conditions that are grouped together under the term parkinsonism. “Parkinsonism” is the umbrella term used to describe a number […]

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