What is a trauma-informed practice?

What is a trauma-informed practice?

The author acknowledges there may be some triggers or difficulties while reading this. If you are feeling unsafe or need support after reading this, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  Trauma-informed practice is rooted in the knowledge that...

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What is Trauma?

What is Trauma?

The author acknowledges there may be some triggers or difficulties while reading this. If you are feeling unsafe or need support after reading this, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.  Trauma stems from the Greek word ‘traumatikos’ which...

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The Vital Role of IT in AAC and Speech Pathology

The Vital Role of IT in AAC and Speech Pathology

For those who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to communicate, it’s essential that the technology is both secure and up-to-date. This is why having an IT professional working with AAC and speech pathologists is so...

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What is Aphasia?

What is Aphasia?

Aphasia is defined as a difficulty with language (reading, understanding, speaking or writing) that results from damage to a specific area of the brain. The most common cause of aphasia is a stroke, however, aphasia may result from a traumatic...

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The Importance of Modelling AAC

The Importance of Modelling AAC

Modelling AAC In this post, we will explain and define what we mean when we use the term ‘modelling’ when speaking about alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Simply put, modelling means pointing to the symbols on an AAC display as we...

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Swallowing Problems and Speech Pathology

Swallowing Problems and Speech Pathology

Dysphagia  As well as working with people with communication difficulties, speech pathologists work with people who have difficulties swallowing, eating and drinking. The term we use for this is ‘dysphagia’. Swallowing difficulties can be...

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Happy Halloween! Free ALD Download

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Halloween Aided Language Display (ALD) Board   Just because our clients are adults, that doesn’t mean they are not keen to go trick or treating! I know we are! Happy Halloween Rehab Solutions Adelaide Team  

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MND and Speech – How to preserve your voice?

MND and Speech – How to preserve your voice?

MND, Voice Banking and Message Banking In this post, we’d like to update you on some of the options available for voice preservation for people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is a progressive disease of the nervous system which leads to...

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Participation and AAC

Participation and AAC

Engaging with the world around.   We love seeing how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can lead to enhanced participation for our clients. Participation is varied and personal and means something different for every one of our...

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