Senior Speech Pathologist

Pauline a dedicated speech pathologist, passionate about helping individuals improve their communication and swallowing across a diverse age range. Pauline has 20 years experience across a range of settings from acute to community rehabilitation with a strong background in assessment and management of neurological conditions. Pauline is dedicated to improving clients quality of life through client-centred, evidence-based assessment and interventions, collaborative goal setting, education and by working closely with families and caregivers to help clients reach their full potential.

Expertise

Pauline works with adults and children with a diverse range of health conditions with key focus areas including:

· Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury

· Progressive neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinsons, Dementia)

· Neuromuscular conditions (e.g. MND)

· Functional Neurological Disorder

· Intellectual Impairment

· Developmental delays and disorders

· Respiratory conditions (e.g. COPD)

Services

· Assessment and management of communication disorders including:

- Aphasia

- Dysarthria

- Dysphonia

- Apraxia of Speech

- Cognitive-Communication

- Social communication

- Speech and language delays

· Assessment and management of swallowing disorders (oropharyngeal dysphagia)

Approach

Pauline is known for her calm, collaborative and down to earth approach. She works closely with families and caregivers to achieve functional outcomes and improve clients quality of life.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Pauline enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, playing and watching sport and the great outdoors.

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