Service Area
Speech Pathology
Helping people of all ages communicate, connect and eat safely with confidence.
About Speech Pathology
At MPOT, our Speech Pathologists support adolescents to adults with communication and swallowing safety so that they can connect and participate more confidently in everyday life. We work with individuals experiencing challenges with speech, language, social communication, literacy, voice, fluency (stuttering), and eating, drinking, or swallowing.
Our Speech Pathologists can also provide support with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), helping people find effective ways to express their needs, preferences, and ideas. Our therapy is person-centred, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual's goals, empowering people to build skills, increase independence, and engage more meaningfully with their family, community, education, and work environments.
Speech Pathology Services
Speech
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- Support for adolescents and adults with unclear speech sounds
- Improving pronunciation and speech clarity
- Building overall intelligibility for everyday situations
- Growing confidence in communication
Language
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- Support with both receptive (understanding of) and expressive (use of) language difficulties
- Following instructions and answering questions
- Expanding vocabulary and forming sentences
- Storytelling and conversation skills
- Expressing thoughts, wants and needs effectively
Fluency (stuttering)
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- Assessment and intervention for adults who stutter
- Support for other fluency differences
- Building communication confidence
- Reducing the impact of stuttering on daily life
- Strategies for home, school, work and community
Literacy
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- Phonological awareness and decoding
- Spelling and reading comprehension
- Written expression and sentence construction
- Functional literacy for education, employment and everyday life
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
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- Assessment and prescription of AAC systems
- Low-tech options: communication books and visual supports
- High-tech options: speech-generating devices
- Implementation support across home, school and community
- Training for families, educators and support teams
- Key Word Sign based support and training
Swallowing (Dysphagia)
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- Clinical swallowing assessments for all ages
- Mealtime management and Eating and Drinking Care Plans
- Food and fluid texture recommendations (IDDSI)
- Support worker and family training
- Referrals for instrumental assessments (VFSS/FEES) where indicated
- Strategies to reduce choking, aspiration and respiratory risk
Complex Autism and Intellectual Disability Communication Supports
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- Complex autism and intellectual disability communication support, tailored to each person's strengths, preferences, and goals
- Functional communication assessment and intervention to support everyday participation across home, school, work, and community settings
- Neuroaffirming communication support, promoting autonomy, self-advocacy, and meaningful engagement
- Assessment and implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including low-tech and high-tech communication systems
- Support for individuals with minimal or unreliable speech, using multimodal communication approaches
- Communication partner training for families, educators, support workers, and multidisciplinary teams to maximise communication opportunities
- Visual supports and communication systems, including schedules, social supports, choice boards, and environmental modifications
- Assessment and support for social communication, emotional understanding, self-advocacy, and relationship building
Neuroaffirming Social Communication Development
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- Strengths-based support that respects and celebrates neurodiversity
- Developing functional, everyday communication
- Understanding social interactions and building relationships
- Self-advocacy and emotional regulation strategies
- Communication approaches aligned with each person's goals
Aphasia, Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation
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- Assessment and rehab after stroke, TBI or neurological illness
- Support with word finding, understanding and using language
- Reading, writing and speech production therapy
- Cognitive-communication skills: memory, attention and problem-solving
- Communication partner training for families and support teams
- AAC integration where appropriate to support everyday interactions
Dementia and Aged Care Assessment and Intervention
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- Assessment of communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing difficulties
- Mealtime management to promote safe, dignified eating and drinking
- Practical communication strategies for everyday interactions
- Staff education and training for aged care and support teams
- Family support to promote safety, dignity and participation
LSVT LOUD®
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- Evidence-based treatment for Parkinson's and other neurological conditions
- Improves vocal loudness, speech clarity and breathing
- Supports swallowing function and communication confidence
- Intensive, individualised therapy delivered by certified clinicians
- Delivered at MPOT by Marielle Ros and Mikayla Adams, our resident Certified LSVT LOUD® clinicians
Refer to Speech Pathology
Make a referral online and our team will be in touch within two business days to discuss next steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this service covered by NDIS, Medicare or private health?
- We work across NDIS, Return to Work SA, DVA, SAH, EPC / Medicare, Private, Medicolegal, MVA and LSA. Fees and rebates depend on your funding, we'll confirm everything before your first appointment.
- Where do appointments take place?
- We see clients in clinic, at home, in the community, in schools and in workplaces, whatever works best for your goals and circumstances.
- Where do we provide services?
- We provide services across metropolitan and regional areas. Regional and rural via clinic appointments, home and community visits, school and workplace visits, and telehealth. Get in touch to confirm coverage in your area.
- How quickly can I be seen?
- We aim to make contact within two business days of your enquiry or referral and book an initial appointment as soon as possible. Contact us to make an appointment or enquire.
Not sure if speech pathology fits your situation? Call 1300 368 141 — no referral needed to ask.