Speech Therapy
Empowering Communication with Face to Face & Telehealth Therapy
At Capability Support Services, our Speech Therapists help enhance communication skills, including speech articulation, language comprehension, social communication, and swallowing challenges. We offer personalised face to face & telehealth therapy that’s flexible and accessible, catering to the unique needs of each individual. This approach is especially beneficial for those with complex needs, such as Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or attention difficulties, who may find telehealth more engaging than in-person sessions.
Our face to face & telehealth model is designed to be effective and convenient, with caregivers or support workers facilitating the process. We also offer AAC assessments and setup through telehealth, ensuring participants receive the appropriate communication tools.
Face to face & telehealth therapy is supported by evidence, particularly in areas like dysphagia and mealtime management. Research shows that telehealth assessments for these issues are just as effective as face-to-face visits, providing high-quality care to those in remote or rural areas. A study in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology demonstrates the success of telehealth for dysphagia, validating its benefits. You can explore the research here: Telehealth for Dysphagia Assessment.
We are committed to making communication support accessible and effective, ensuring every individual can engage confidently with those around them.
How a speech pathologist can help?
- Expressive and receptive language skills
- Literacy skills
- Motor speech, articulation, and speech sound disorders
- Voice
- Stuttering
- Swallowing assessments and mealtime management
- Augmentative and Alternative Technology
- Pragmatic and social skills
How can we
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Speech Pathologists support individuals with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties. This includes speech articulation, language comprehension, social communication skills, stuttering, voice disorders, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
Yes, we specialise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). If you or your loved one has limited verbal speech, we can assess for and set up communication devices (like iPads with speech apps) or low-tech boards to ensure you have a voice and can express your needs.
Yes, we provide mealtime management plans and swallowing assessments to ensure safe eating and drinking. We can recommend texture modifications for food and fluids to prevent choking and aspiration, keeping you safe during mealtimes.
Research shows that speech therapy via telehealth is highly effective for many conditions, including language therapy and even some swallowing assessments. It allows for consistent therapy without travel time, and we often find it successful for participants who are comfortable with technology or live in remote areas.
