The Brisbane Speech and Hearing Clinic

Speech Pathology and Audiology

Suite 27 Level 3 17 Bowen Bridge Road Herston Australia

07 3252 2383

Speech Pathology and Audiology services for adults and children including auditory processing assessments.  The Brisbane Speech and Hearing Clinic is long established clinic with experienced and professional staff.

 

Language

Language is the ability to communicate through talking, gesture and/or body language.  It can be divided into receptive language (the ability to understand language) and expressive language (the ability to give information to other people).

Neurogenic Language Disorders

Neurogenic language disorders can be caused by

  • Stroke
  • Brain tumor
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Other neurological diseases

Aphasia is the impaired ability to understand or communicate with language.  This disorder can affect the understanding, speaking, reading or writing of language. 

Literacy

Literacy includes reading, reading comprehension, and spelling.  The development of literacy skills can impact on a students learning and educational outcomes.  Phonological awareness skills have also have an impact on a students literacy skills.