Personalised Speech Pathology for NDIS Participants
Practical support to build communication and confidence. We see people in person across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, and offer telehealth Australia-wide.
What is Speech Pathology?
Speech Pathologists are university-trained professionals who work with people on communication and swallowing. That covers speech, language, voice, fluency and literacy, as well as supporting people who communicate in ways other than speech.
At Top Therapy the work is practical and led by the person in front of us. We see children, adolescents and adults, and we work alongside families, educators and support teams. The goal is skills that are useful where the person actually needs them.
Our Speech Pathology Services Include
- Speech, language and communication assessment and therapy
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including devices, visuals and Key Word Sign
- Swallowing (dysphagia) assessment and mealtime management plans
- Social communication skills
- Paediatric therapy, including play-based approaches
- Literacy, fluency and voice support
- Functional communication assessments
- Capacity building for families, educators and support workers
How It Works
1. We listen
We start by asking what matters to you and what you would like to work on.
2. We build your plan
We put together a support plan around your NDIS goals, using approaches with evidence behind them.
3. We support you
Therapy sessions, coaching for the people around you, and regular check-ins on how it is going.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goals can Speech Pathology support under the NDIS?
We look at how communication and swallowing support could improve your day-to-day participation and independence. Some of that work happens directly with you. Some of it happens with your family, your carers, or the people who support you in the community.
Who do Speech Pathologists work with?
Our clients include autistic children and adults, people with intellectual and physical disability, people living with neurological conditions such as stroke or brain injury, and people with psychosocial disability. We work across the lifespan.
What is AAC?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) covers the different ways of supporting or replacing spoken communication. It ranges from low-tech tools such as visuals and Key Word Sign through to communication apps and dedicated devices. The right system depends on the person, so we match it to how they already communicate and what they need it for.
Where do sessions happen?
We see people in person across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Sessions can happen in the clinic, at home, at school or out in the community. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
Ready to get started?
Referrals are welcome from participants, families, support coordinators and other professionals.