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What is speech pathology?

What is speech pathology?. Communication disorders in Australia. 12% of children in Australian primary schools have a communication disorder Children with a language impairment are six times more likely to have a reading problem than children without

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What is speech pathology?

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  1. What is speech pathology?

  2. Communication disorders in Australia • 12% of children in Australian primary schools have a communication disorder • Children with a language impairment are six times more likely to have a reading problem than children without • At least 30% of people post-stroke suffer loss of language (aphasia) • 85% of those with Parkinson’s disease have voice, speech and/or swallowing difficulties • At least 13,000 Australians use electronic communication aids to get their message across • 46% of young Australian offenders may have a language impairment

  3. What is a speech pathologist? Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat: • communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, fluency and voice, and • swallowing disorders.

  4. Where do SPs work? Speech pathology is practised in a wide variety of settings including:

  5. Speech pathologists work with… • All ages across the life-span. • People having difficulty communicating or swallowing food or drink safely because of:

  6. What do speech pathologists do? • Diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders • Use an evidence based and person-centred approach • Work collaboratively as part of a team • Provide education and consultancy services • Provide support and advocacy

  7. Credentialing of SPs • Speech pathology is a self-regulating health profession in Australia. • Speech pathologists are not part of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme and do not have to be registered with AHPRA. • Membership of SPA is the only way to ensure that speech pathologists have completed the appropriate training and maintained their currency of skills to work as a speech pathologist.

  8. When to refer to a SP • Consult the When to Refer section of the SPA website www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au • Ask a speech pathologist.

  9. How to refer to a SP • A written referral is not required but is desirable. • SPs accept self referrals from clients. • Waiting lists apply for public and in some instances private services. • SPA has Information Sheets for prospective clients: • What to expect from a speech pathologist • How to choose a speech pathologist

  10. How to find a speech pathologist • SPA has a directory of members (who wish to have their details advertised) on its Find a Speech Pathologist search www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au • National Health Services Directory www.nhsd.com.au

  11. Resources • Information for the Community  Clients & Other Professionals section of SPA’s website contains: • When to refer information • Information Sheets • Fact Sheets • What is a speech pathologist video • Find a Speech Pathologist directory www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

  12. The International Communication Project 2014 We need your help in building a Nation for Communication: • Sign up to the Communication Pledge at www.communication2014.com • Appear in a photo with the “I Communicate” card or film a short video giving your support to the ICP2014 • Put a sticker on your car, a logo on your website or a piece in your newsletter • Write to your local politicians • Just talk!

  13. Questions?

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