Language Skills Therapy

What is a language difficulty?

Language is comprised of two areas, receptive language (the way we understand what is said to us), and expressive language (the use of words, gestures and written words to communicate). 

Adults can acquire a language disorder, known as aphasia, following an injury to the brain. 

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A language disorder or difficulty can involve features such as: 

• Limited vocabulary and short sentence structure

• Sentences with grammatical errors

• Trouble with finding the right words

• Difficulty understanding what words mean

• Trouble with following directions 

• Difficulties with listening 

• Difficulties with recalling stories and providing information 

• Repetition of words 

• Words may be placed in the wrong order in sentences 

• Difficulties understanding and asking questions.
   

A language disorder may be caused by: stroke, traumatic brain injury, degenerative neurological or motor disorders etc. 

 

How can a speech pathologist help?

Our Speech Pathologist's can perform a comprehensive assessment and determine the presence of language difficulties or disorder. We can work with you to formulate personalised goals aimed at improving language skills and providing strategies to help in functional day-to-day situations.