Olive Tree Speech Pathology
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adult Services

Supporting communication, confidence, and quality of life at every stage.

 At Olive Tree Speech Pathology, we provide compassionate, evidence-based services for adults experiencing speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing difficulties. Our experienced clinicians work alongside clients, families, and healthcare teams to deliver personalised, functional therapy that empowers adults to communicate with clarity and confidence.

Whether challenges arise from neurological conditions, injury, illness, or lifelong communication needs, we are here to support you with care, respect, and expertise.

Our Adult Speech Pathology Services

Communication & Language Therapy

Communication & Language Therapy

Communication & Language Therapy

Support for adults who experience difficulties with:

  • Understanding language
  • Expressing thoughts and ideas
  • Word-finding and sentence formulation
  • Cognitive-communication skills (memory, attention, organisation)
  • Social communication and conversation skills

Neurological Conditions

Communication & Language Therapy

Communication & Language Therapy

 Therapy for individuals diagnosed with:

  • Stroke / Aphasia
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Dementia or cognitive decline

Our focus is on functional communication, preserving independence, and improving quality of life. We also provide carer and family training to support communication at home.

Voice Therapy

Communication & Language Therapy

Stuttering (Fluency Therapy)

 For adults who experience:

  • Vocal strain or fatigue
  • Hoarseness or changes in vocal quality
  • Occupational voice demands (teachers, presenters, call-centre workers)
  • Muscle tension dysphonia
  • Voice disorders following illness or surgery

We use evidence-based strategies to improve vocal control, endurance, and healthy voice habits.

Stuttering (Fluency Therapy)

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

Stuttering (Fluency Therapy)

 Support for adults who:

  • Have a long-standing stutter
  • Experience blocks, repetitions, or tension when speaking
  • Avoid speaking situations due to anxiety or low confidence

Therapy includes:

  • Fluency-shaping and stuttering-modification approaches
  • Managing physical tension
  • Building confidence and communication resilience
  • Strategies for real-life speaking situations

Swallowing & Mealtime Support (Dysphagia)

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

 Assessment and therapy for adults experiencing:

  • Difficulty swallowing food or fluids
  • Coughing during meals
  • Feeling like food gets stuck
  • Recurrent chest infections
  • Challenges following stroke, surgery, or neurological disease

Support may include:

  • Modified textures (IDDSI)
  • Safe swallowing strategies
  • Carer training
  • Mealtime management plans

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

Autism & Neurodiversity-Affirming Adult Services

 Respectful, strength-based support for autistic and neurodivergent adults, including:

  • Communication coaching
  • Social communication
  • Functional language skills
  • Workplace communication
  • AAC support (low-tech & high-tech)
  • Sensory-aware, low-demand therapeutic approaches

AAC for Adults (Low-Tech & High-Tech)

AAC for Adults (Low-Tech & High-Tech)

AAC for Adults (Low-Tech & High-Tech)

 We support adults who require alternative communication methods due to:

  • Neurological conditions
  • Progressive disorders
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Loss of speech due to injury or illness

Services include:

  • AAC assessment
  • Ongoing training
  • Device setup and customisation
  • Family and support-worker coaching

Our Approach

 

At Olive Tree Speech Pathology, we prioritise:

  • Dignity, respect, and autonomy
  • Functional therapy goals that support everyday life
  • Evidence-based intervention tailored to each person
  • Collaborative care with families, support workers, employers, and healthcare teams
  • Calm, sensory-considerate environments
  • Clear communication and practical home strategies

We believe every adult deserves to communicate confidently, safely, and authentically.

what to expect

 A detailed evaluation of speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing skills.


 Clear goals tailored to your lifestyle, communication needs, and priorities. 


 Delivered in our clinic, home visits (if offered), or via telehealth. 


 Strategies that fit into real-life settings: work, study, social settings, or home. 


 Progress monitoring and collaborative adjustments to therapy. 


Ready to Begin?

If you, a loved one, or a client needs communication or swallowing support, we’re here to help.
Contact our friendly team to book an assessment or for more information.

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