Our Services
We assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in the adult and geriatric population. We also provide training to facility staff across the areas of swallowing and communication.
Swallowing Assessment
We assess swallowing through Bedside Swallowing Examination and using Modified Barium Swallows (when indicated). We create mealtime management plans to suit your individual and review swallowing function.
Menu Review and Meal Audits
We offer a Menu Review and Meal Audits from a swallowing perspective for hospitals and aged care facilities. This aims to support kitchen staff in decision making about appropriate options for modified diets. It is an excellent quality project for facilities.
Communication
Assessment
We assess and treat all areas of communication including, voice, speech, language, fluency, cognitive communication, social communication. We also implement and train individuals to use alternate and augmentative forms of communication.
Staff Training
We offer training sessions to facility staff including carers, nurses, volunteers, and hospitality staff covering a range of practice areas.
Swallowing Intervention
We can also provide education and training to staff and family about swallowing function and offer swallowing rehabilitation depending on an individual’s needs.
Funding
We offer our services through a range of funding schemes such as; National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Self Referred/Private Health Insurance, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and Enhanced Primary Care Plan.
Our Consult Options
Hospital
We provide consults in selected private hospitals in Adelaide.
The Community
Assessments and therapy can be done within a patient's home.
Aged Care
We also provide services in aged care facilities