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The Speech Guy & Co.

Your speech pathology service for adults on the south side of Brisbane. We accept NDIS (plan or self

13/01/2025

💡 Brain Injury is a key focus at The Speech Guy & Co.

Research highlights the value of group therapy and exciting approaches like project-based therapy for people with brain injury (Togher et al., 2023; Lê et al., 2022; Behn et al., 2019).

Last year, two of our clients, K & R, created the “Brain Rehab” project—a personal list of strategies that supported their recovery, now shared to inspire others. Swipe to see snippets from their project!
(N.B. Images are client projects, not clinical advice.)

Want to learn more about our brain injury group programs? Get in touch today!

20/09/2021

We are a fully mobile service. This means that we can visit you at home or another convenient location. We also have the flexibility to meet with you on a day or time that suits you – including evenings or weekends!

For further information, please visit our website, www.thespeechguy.com.au.

24/08/2021

Did you know that 1.2 million Australians have a communication disability?

This is approximately the same number of Australians who have diabetes! We know how common diabetes can be, and most of us have probably met someone with diabetes. It is very likely that you have also met someone with a communication disability (and maybe not even realised it).

This is a very large number of people with a reduced ability to communicate their thoughts, feelings, opinions and choices.

At The Speech Guy & Co., we are committed to ensuring that communication is everyone’s right.

23/08/2021

This week is Speech Pathology Week! The theme this year is "Communication is everyone's right".

Communication disability is largely invisible. People with a communication disability will often find it difficult to speak or advocate for themselves. At The Speech Guy & Co., we consider it our duty to ensure that everyone has the right to communicate their thoughts, feelings, opinions and choices. However, for many with a communication disability, this remains difficult.

As such, many Australians with communication disability cannot maximise educational, health and social outcomes, without the intervention of a speech pathologist.

This is where the point lies - communication disability is not just a health issue. It is also a human rights issue.

Stay tuned this week to learn more about communication disability in Australia and its impacts.

At The Speech Guy & Co., we are committed to ensuring that communication is everyone's right.

16/08/2021

This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week, as declared by Synapse - Australia's Brain Injury Organisation.

More than 75% of people with an acquired brain injury have difficulties with communication. Common difficulties can include:
- Slurred speech
- Confused language
- Difficulty understanding or remembering what has been said
- Difficulty naming things or thinking of the right word
- Difficulty with starting and participating in conversations
- Changes in social skills
- Difficulty with reading and writing

While there is a wide range of possible communication impairments, the impact can be huge. People with brain injury can experience loss of identity, social isolation, depression or anxiety, difficulties returning to work and trouble with accessing community services. Every brain injury is different, but the devastating impacts can be similar.

Communication interventions for people with acquired brain injury is a special interest for The Speech Guy, Michael. Contact now to make a referral!

(Information sourced from Queensland Health, 2021)

12/08/2021

Therapy is never a one size fits all. Based on our speech pathology assessments, we can provide individualised intervention programs tailored to your specific needs, priorities and goals.

For further information, please visit our website, www.thespeechguy.com.au.

04/08/2021

This week is National Stroke Week.

Did you know that 1 in 3 stroke survivors have difficulties with communication? More than 50% of stroke survivors can have difficulties with swallowing as well. These difficulties can make it hard for people to connect with others and can be very frustrating and isolating.

Speech Pathology can help stroke survivors with their communication and swallowing. The Speech Guy, Michael, is highly experienced in helping people with stroke.

Contact now to make a referral!

03/08/2021

We are an essential service! During the current lockdown, we are still able to provide speech pathology services through home visits or telehealth.

Get in contact now to see how we can help you or to make a referral.

29/07/2021

We understand that allied health appointments can be quite expensive. Therefore, The Speech Guy & Co. is proud to offer services at very competitive prices! Get more bang for your buck and stop stressing about your funding or money!

For further information, please visit our website, www.thespeechguy.com.au.

22/07/2021

Who is “The Speech Guy”?

Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from The University of Queensland. Since then, he has gained a wealth of clinical experience with a wide range of populations. These include stroke, acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions (e.g. Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease etc.), mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. Michael has a particular interest in the assessment and intervention of adults with communication and/or swallowing difficulties following stroke or brain injury.

Michael founded The Speech Guy & Co. with the intention of providing high-quality communication/swallowing interventions whilst respecting and considering the individuality and uniqueness of each client. Michael is also passionate that all services must be provided with a caring, compassionate and empathetic attitude.

18/07/2021

Hi there!

The Speech Guy & Co. is a mobile speech pathology practice that services adults with various diagnoses including neurological conditions, stroke or brain injury, mental health conditions and developmental disabilities.

At The Speech Guy & Co., we are able to provide:
- A speech pathologist who is highly experienced in working with disability and aged care
- Competitive Fees
- Individualised programs tailored to your specific needs, goals and priorities.

We have immediate availability for appointments! Get in touch now to book!

Address

Brisbane, QLD
4113

Telephone

+61412170021

Website

http://www.thespeechguy.com.au/

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