SpeechPLUS offers assessment and therapy for adults who:

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• Can not make themselves understood by others

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• Have difficulty listening to and following instructions

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• Are experiencing changes in behavior as a result of not being able to understand or explain things

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• Are having difficulty eating and drinking without coughing, choking and/or discomfort

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• Have experienced communication or swallowing difficulties as a result of stroke, head injury, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease or a range of other medical events and diagnoses.  

 

A tailored assessment is conducted and a plan of action is developed.  This plan may involve:

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• Therapy sessions directly with a therapist

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• A program to conduct at home, with supervision from the therapist

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• A group session including other adults who are focusing on the same skills

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• Education to those around you or your loved one (family, respite staff, residential care facility) about the best way to support their communication and/or swallowing needs.