Speaking and Listening including:
Spoken Language: Grammar (proper sentences) and vocabulary- Comprehension: Following instructions and understanding questions
- Stuttering: This affects the smooth flow of speech
- Speech (pronunciation): This is saying the sounds in words so that you can be understood
- Voice: This includes ability to control the volume, pitch, or pace of your voice
Reading and Writing including:
Spelling and punctuation- Sounding out and recognising words
- Reading comprehension
- Writing composition
- Writing different text styles for school assignments
Eating and Drinking including:
- Gagging or vomiting on lumps
- Coughing when drinking
- Difficulty with biting and chewing
- Picky Eating (eating a very narrow range of foods)
- Adults with difficulty after a stroke or brain injury, or due to a degenerative disorder
Non-Verbal Communication including:
- Sign language
- Picture-based communication
- Using iPads or technology to communicate
- Options for adults with a degenerative disorder affecting speaking
- Assessment and training in non-verbal communication systems
