Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology at Coffs Neuro Physio 

At Coffs Neuro Physio, we provide Speech Pathology services for adults with neurological conditions as well as experienced support for adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Who We Support 

We offer assessment and treatment for people with: 

• Stroke 
• Brain Injury 
• Parkinson’s Disease 
• Motor Neurone Disease 
• Multiple Sclerosis 
• Huntington’s Disease 
• Dementia 
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

How We Can Help 

You will receive assessment and therapy from a highly trained Speech Pathologist, who will support you with your communication, social skills, and swallowing needs. 

Speech Pathology services include: 

• Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis 
• Tailored treatment plans 
• Swallowing assessment and therapy 
• Voice therapy 
• Speech therapy techniques 
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
• Family and caregiver education 
• Regular progress reviews 
• Written reports for funding sources

Specific Areas of Support 

Communication 

We help with: 

• Word finding difficulties 
• Speaking in longer sentences 
• Making speech clearer 
• Understanding instructions 
• Reading and writing 
• Memory and thinking skills 
• Voice clarity, tone, and volume 
• Social skills development for people on the autism spectrum, including: 
  • Starting, maintaining, and ending conversations 
  • Taking conversational turns 
  • Using eye contact and facial expression 
  • Meaningful listening 
  • Understanding personal space and boundaries
  • Making and keeping friends 

Supporting social communication means enabling you to participate more confidently in relationships, community, and everyday life. 

Swallowing 

We support people experiencing: 

• Difficulty chewing or swallowing food and/or fluid 
• Coughing or choking 
• Drooling and saliva management 
• Eating very slowly

Building Social Confidence 

For many people on the autism spectrum, social communication can be difficult. Challenges with starting conversations, reading body language, or understanding social rules may lead to stress and isolation. 

Our Speech Pathology services help clients develop key social skills such as: 

• Conversations and turn-taking 
• Eye contact and facial expression 
• Listening and understanding personal space 
• Building and keeping friendships 

With tailored strategies, we help clients grow confidence and participate more fully in daily life. 

Beyond Social Skills 

We also support: 

• Language: expressive and receptive 
• Voice: clarity and tone 
• AAC: communication tools and technology 
• Swallowing: safe and comfortable mealtimes

Personalised Care 

Our Speech Pathologist, Heather, brings years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum. At CNP, Speech Pathology integrates with physiotherapy and allied health services to provide complete, individualised care. 

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 5:00pm

Tailored Therapy, Designed for You

Our team offers a diverse range of individual and group-based programs designed specifically for people with neurological, vestibular, and complex disability needs. All programs are evidence-informed, client-centred, and delivered in a supportive environment by experienced clinicians.

Our Services & Programs Include:

Individual Therapy Services

• Individualised Neuro Physiotherapy – One-on-one assessment and therapy tailored to your personal physiotherapy goals and condition.
• Individualised Speech Pathology – One-on-one support for communication and swallowing challenges.
• Individualised Allied Health Assistant sessions – One-on-one sessions with an AHA supporting you with an exercise program delegated by your Neuro Physio.

Condition-Specific Group Programs

• PD Warrior (Licensed Program) – An intensive, neuro-active exercise approach designed for people with Parkinson’s.
• Punching Above PD – A boxing-based group class for people with Parkinson’s to improve strength, agility and confidence.
• PD Masters – Regular supervised group sessions tailored to those in the later stages of the condition
• MS Get a Head Start Program – A structured, early-intervention program to promote understanding, strength, energy and self-management in MS.
• MS Masters group – group sessions focused on symptom management and function in the later stages of the condition.
• Stroke group
• General Neuro group
• Young Neuro group

We have a bunch of other groups too- stroke group, young neuro group, general neuro group, AHA land and hydro groups. Not sure where to place these?

We’re here to help you find the right program for your needs –  whether you’re just starting out, or continuing your long-term rehab journey.

Call (02) 5642 4092
Learn more or book online at coffsneurophysio.com.au