More than just improving your speech

What does a speech pathologist do?

Most people think speech pathologists work solely on improving your speech. This can mean working with you as a child or as an adult to help you overcome a lisp or stutter.

However, speech pathologists can help with a much broader range of conditions, including:

• communication difficulties after a stroke or brain injury
• swallowing difficulties
• neurological conditions affecting speech such as Parkinson’s Disease
• voice disorders.

What to expect

• A thorough individual assessment to identify your communication or swallowing issues, which may include a videofluroscopy (a swallow x-ray) to further assess swallowing difficulties
• Diagnosis and development of a treatment plan taking into account your personal goals
• Education and advice
• Collaboration with your doctor and specialist as needed

Make an appointment today

You can make an appointment without referral.

Online: make an appointment enquiry 

Phone: (03) 9788 3331

Georgia Forsberg Speech Pathologist

Posted: 2 Nov 2017

About the Author

Georgia has over twenty years’ clinical experience as a speech pathologist working with adults. Her expertise in Parkinson’s disease has assisted with the implementation of the Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT®) program at St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital, providing specialist voice therapy for Parkinson’s patients. She is a certified practising member of Speech Pathology Australia and continues to contribute to student supervision through La Trobe University and Melbourne University Clinical Education Programs.