Speech therapy after a stroke or brain injury
Michael is a speech pathologist. He comes to your home, anywhere on the south side of Brisbane.
What Michael helps with
A stroke or brain injury can change how you talk, understand, read, write or swallow. Michael works on the parts that matter most to you.
Talking and finding words
Getting the words out. Saying what you mean. Being understood by the people around you.
Understanding others
Following a conversation. Keeping up when more than one person is talking.
Swallowing safely
Eating and drinking without coughing or choking. Working out which foods are safe for you.
Reading and writing
Reading a letter or a menu. Writing a message. Using your phone again.
Speaking clearly
Speech that has become slurred, quiet or hard to follow, including with Parkinson’s disease.
Group therapy
Practising with other people who have had a stroke or brain injury.
Who Michael sees
Adults with a neurological condition. Michael has worked in hospitals, rehabilitation, aged care and NDIS services.
- Stroke
- Brain injury, from an accident or from illness
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia
- Other progressive neurological conditions
How sessions are paid for
Michael accepts referrals from people funded in these ways. If you are not sure which one applies to you, ring and ask.
- NDIS, plan managed or self managed
- Medicare chronic disease management plan
- Private health insurance
- Support at Home
- WorkCover Queensland
- National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland
- Paying for yourself
Ready to refer?
Anyone can refer. You, a family member, a doctor, or a support coordinator.