What is adult speech therapy?
Adult speech therapy is support for people of all ages to build stronger communication skills and help improve daily life — at home, at work, and in the community. It’s tailored to each person’s goals and uses practical strategies that are proven to help.
Who this therapy supports
The service is available to:
- Young adults — focusing on everyday communication, social skills, workplace confidence, literacy, self-advocacy and independence
- Older adults — helping with language challenges after stroke or brain injury, difficulties with voice or swallowing, and communication changes from Parkinson’s or dementia
- Adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, intellectual disability, ADHD, autism, genetic conditions, cerebral palsy and other neurological needs
Typical areas covered
Adult speech therapy at Socle can help with:
- Speaking clearly and effectively
- Understanding and using language
- Social communication and confidence
- Voice changes and projection
- Swallowing safety (dysphagia)
- Planning and thinking skills related to communication
- Support for work or study communication goals
How therapy works
- Sessions are usually about 60 minutes but can be shorter or longer depending on need.
- Therapy is personalised and focused on your goals and what matters in your everyday life.
- Families, carers or support people are included where helpful to back up learning outside sessions.
- Support is offered in English, Korean and Mandarin for bilingual adults.
NDIS and telehealth support
- Socle is a registered NDIS provider, which means they can work with self-managed, plan-managed and agency/NDIA-managed clients for funded support.
- Telehealth options are available for people who cannot come to the centre.
What happens in an assessment
The speech pathologist will:
- Work with you to set goals that are meaningful for your life and routines
- Talk with you about your communication strengths and challenges
- Look at how you use communication in real life
- Use formal and informal tools to understand areas like voice, language, thinking and swallowing