We can help with:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Assessment of communicative strengths and communication environment
Development of AAC systems and strategies to support understanding goals
(e.g. routine boards, touch cues, personal communication dictionaries etc)Development of AAC systems and strategies to support expressive communication goals:
Aided (High and Low Tech including Proloquo2Go, communication boards, objects of reference etc)
Unaided (Key Word Sign, head and body movements, vocalisations etc)
Training and support for communication partners
Safe Swallowing
Assessment of swallowing safety and mealtimes
Development of mealtime management strategies (including texture modification) and mealtime management plans
Training and support for carers involved in mealtime support
Speech and Language
Assessment of speech and language skills (speech sound production, comprehension etc)
Development of speech and language skills to achieve communication goals
Food Refusal/Picky Eating
Assessment of swallowing function, food preferences and mealtime behaviours
Fun and practical strategies and intervention to support food refusal
Fluency
Assessment and intervention for stuttering
Social Skills
Assessment and intervention to support social communication goals (e.g. turn taking, making and maintaining friendships)
About
Brooke is a speech pathologist with over 10 years experience supporting people with disability in the areas of swallowing and communication. She helps people to reach their communication and swallowing goals. Her areas of interest include Key Word Sign and mealtime management.
She has a certificate IV in Assessment and Training and is a Key Word Sign Presenter.
Brooke also has extensive experience in clinical education and believes it is important to share her skills and knowledge with future speech pathologists, especially those hoping to work in the disability sector.
Key Word Sign Workshops
Key Word Sign is the use of manual signs and gestures to support communication. It is designed to be used with both adults and children with communication difficulties.
Brooke is a qualified Key Word Sign presenter and professional member of Key Word Sign Australia. She runs face to face and online workshops and can develop personalised Key Word Sign Basic Workshops for your workplace.
To learn more about Key Word Sign visit Key Word Sign NSW or KWS Australia.
