speech pathology services for adults
Based in Heathcote, on Taungurung Land, in central Victoria.
Goldfields, shiraz, and LOTS of roos on the roads country.
I can help you…
enjoy communicating with people
look forward to catching up for a drink or a meal
remember information like your medical appointment, your doctor’s name, all the questions you want to ask them, AND to make sure they renew your script - before your appointment ends!
I can help you ….
connect with people more easily
We communicate in many ways, and some of these can be challenging.
I can provide evidence based treatments to improve your:
speech (how we pronounce sounds, fluency, accent, etc)
listening and understanding
spelling (writing, typing, texting, etc)
reading
non-verbal communication
voice (including singing)
social interaction
public speaking
“I want to project and protect my voice”
“I would like to speak more clearly, easily, or fluently”
Any of these sound familiar?
“Ugh! The words are on the tip of my tongue!”
“I cough a lot, but I’m not sick”
“When I swallow, I cough, or it feels like food gets stuck”
enjoy eating and drinking again
For some people, eating and drinking is not easy or enjoyable.
I can provide evidence based treatments to improve your:
saliva control
chewing
swallowing safety, efficiency, and comfort
coughing when eating/drinking
ability to eat and drink different food/fluid textures
chronic cough
experience of sharing a meal or drink with your friends and family
“I remember your face, but not your name”
remember information and think more clearly
Changes in memory etc can be a normal part of getting older, or due to other conditions.
I can provide evidence based treatments to improve your:
concentration
memory
word finding
problem solving
planning
attention
Why choose Seasoned Speech Pathology Services?
* a certified practising speech pathologist with over 30 yrs experience in supporting adults with communication and/or swallowing needs who lives in central Victoria will work with you on your goals
* comfort and convenience: I do home visits and telehealth
* evidence based support tailored to your preferences: assessment & treatment personally designed for your needs and lifestyle
* no waiting: appointments available now
* no worries: no cancellation fee for high/extreme/catastrophic fire danger days, or dangerous roads due to flooding (I will come to your place if there’s a brown or a few redbacks around - no probs.)
about your speech pathologist
Dr Emma McLaughlin acknowledges the history that allows her the privilege of living on Taungurung Land.
Emma’s passion is supporting people with communication and/or swallowing needs to enjoy their life.
She has been a certified practicing speech pathologist working with adults for over 30 years.
Emma has worked in a wide range of contexts including acute care, rehabilitation, and community based services.
She has also worked as a Senior Advisor for Speech Pathology Australia.
She has taught at several universities, including Charles Sturt University, Central Queensland University, and La Trobe University, where she lectured in adult speech and swallowing for around 6 years.
Emma completed her PhD in 2008, in which she investigated why speech pathologists leave their jobs or the profession.
In 2016, Emma left academia to return to a clinical role. For about 5 years, she worked on the neurological, cancer, and pulmonary teams in the Community Rehabilitation Centre at Castlemaine (now Dhelkaya) Health in central Victoria.
She was also part of the COVID-19 pandemic response by testing/swabbing at a drive through testing site in Castlemaine.
Emma has co-authored peer reviewed papers covering topics such as helping people with speech and/or swallowing needs, and teaching speech pathology and occupational therapy students online.
Emma does casual academic work at La Trobe University Rural Health School in Bendigo, and occasional clinical work at Heathcote Health.
