Female therapist providing speech therapy to young girl with a learning disability

Speech Therapy for Learning Disabilities

Unlocking Potential: How Speech Therapy Supports Children with Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities can affect how children process and understand information, which can subsequently impact their ability to read, write, express ideas and engage in conversations. Speech therapy is one of the most powerful tools to help children overcome any challenges associated with learning disabilities. While […]

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Lady with Downs syndrome concentrating on new NDIS funding plans on her laptop.

New NDIS Funding Periods

Important Update: New NDIS Funding Periods – What You Need to Know  From Monday, 19 May 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced funding periods – a new way of releasing funds in staged instalments for participants with new or reassessed plans.  Instead of receiving the full amount upfront, funds are now allocated in […]

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Two young girls who are participating in group therapy at QPAH hugging.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy: Growing Together Through Communication At QPAH, we believe that therapy is most powerful when it’s accompanied by functional practice. Therefore, we’re proud to offer group therapy sessions. They are a dynamic and supportive way for people to grow, connect and thrive together through shared experiences. What Is Group Therapy? Group therapy at QPAH […]

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Lady in wheelchair with headphones on sitting in wheelchair at her computer desk, looking at changes to her NDIS plan's funding period.

New NDIS Funding Periods

Important Update: New NDIS Funding Periods – What You Need to Know From Monday, 19 May 2025, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) introduced new NDIS funding periods – a new method of releasing funding for participants with new or reassessed plans. Instead of receiving the full amount of funding upfront, participants will now receive their […]

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Speech therapist helping young girl to use an i-Pad with accessible and inclusive content and resources

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Content

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Content and Resources: A Vital Step in Allied Health This Global Accessibility Awareness Day – and every day – QPAH is committed to making our content and resources more accessible and inclusive. In an allied health setting, how we communicate is just important as what we communicate. Our clients come from […]

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Speech Therapist holding up mirror for boy as he shapes his mouth

Interdental vs. Lateral Lisp

Article by Montana Nuvoli (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist B.Ed, MSpPath) Interdental vs. Lateral Lisp: What’s the Difference? Lisps are a common speech error, but not all lisps are the same. Two types of lisps we see most commonly at QPAH are interdental lisps and lateral lisps – both are considered atypical articulation patterns, and each […]

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“Spectrum” of Speech Therapy Benefits for Gold Coasters with Autism

Speech therapy offers life-changing benefits for people on the Gold Coast with autism. Let’s explore some of the ways speech therapy can make a positive impact on people with autism. Communication Skills One of the primary goals of speech therapy is to improve communication skills. Many individuals with autism face challenges with verbal and/or non-verbal […]

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Safe Swallowing

Montana Nuvoli Certified Practising Speech Pathologist Why Safe Swallowing Matters Swallowing is something most of us do without even thinking about it. Every time we eat, drink, or even swallow our own saliva, our body is performing a complex series of coordinated muscle movements involving the mouth, throat, and oesophagus. However, when this process is […]

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Speech Therapy can help Gold Coast Kids with ADHD

Speech Therapy can help Gold Coast Kids with ADHD to develop the skills, tools and support required to overcome challenges in life. WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which develops in early childhood and effects approximately 6-7% of the Australian population. A person with ADHD has differences in their […]

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Understanding Stroke in Australia: The Role of Speech Therapy in Rehabilitation

Stroke affects thousands of individuals each year. As a leading cause of disability and mortality, understanding the crucial role of interventions such as speech therapy can greatly enhance recovery outcomes and improve the quality of life for those who have experienced a stroke.   Statistics The statistics in Australia highlight the importance of awareness and intervention: […]

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