Nexus Cap - SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Here at Nexus Cap, our Speech Pathologists are highly skilled in targeted strategies to improve communication and assist with swallowing of food and liquid.  We know that communication and ability to swallow and enjoy food have a big impact on an individual's quality of life. Difficulty swallowing can cause significant distress, especially when the onset is sudden. Rest assured, our Speech Pathologists are empathetic and experienced in guiding you through speech and swallowing difficulties.

WHAT DO OUR SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS DO?

• Our Speech Pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills and  voice.  
• We work with clients with communication difficulties due to developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia and hearing loss, as well as other functional impairments that can affect speech and language. 
• Help you with difficulties swallowing food and help you drink safely.

What are the potential benefits of Speech Therapy?*

- Improved communication skills

- Improved ability to safely swallow foods and liquid 

- Improved confidence in a social setting

*Results may differ depending on individual circumstances.

For Plan Managers and Support Coordinators

Are you looking for a Speech Pathologists to action your client’s NDIS plan needs? Nexus Cap will quickly action your referral, providing NDIS compliant reporting within the shortest turnaround after the initial appointment. Each Nexus Cap practitioner assesses your patient's allied health needs and can cross refer to save you time.

Nexus Cap offer the following speech therapy services:

• MOBILE SPEECH THERAPY
• NDIS SPEECH THERAPY
• DVA SPEECH THERAPY
• PRIVATE HEALTH FUND REBATES
• MEDICARE ALLIED HEALTH PLAN REBATES
• ADULT SPEECH THERAPY
• IN NURSING HOME ASSESMENTS
• DYSPHAGIA & SWALLOW ASSESSMENTS
• TEXTURE MODIFIED DIET

Common conditions we encounter that require our intervention:

• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Degenerative neurological conditions such as Motor Neuron Disease    
• Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s
• Dementia 
• Stroke 
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Hearing Loss