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      <image:caption>Vagus Speech Pathology is a mobile and clinic based speech pathology service specializing in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of swallowing (including Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)) and voice disorders (including voice restoration following laryngectomy, chronic cough, and upper airway disorders, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) for adults. We are passionate about providing the highest of quality service with exceptional standards of professionalism, respect, integrity and openness to empower patients, encourage their independence and confidence as well as maintaining their dignity. Our service is located with some of Newcastle’s finest Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, Physiotherapist and Audiologist allowing for ease in facilitation of multidisciplinary and coordinated care.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vagus Speech Pathology provides Speech Pathology services to adults by way of: - Comprehensive assessment for swallowing, voice disorders and laryngectomy/tracheostomy care (including Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study) - One on One therapy - Care facility assessment and therapy - Education to patients and family members - Group education to care facilities for swallowing, laryngectomy and tracheostomy care</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Read about the latest treatments and things that we have going on at Vagus Speech Pathology. Shortland, H. L., Webb, G., Vertigan, A.E., &amp; Hewat, S. (2023). The use of a myofunctional device in an aged care population for oral care and swallowing: A feasibility study. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy, 49(1), 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2023.49.1.2 Shortland, H.A.L., Webb, G., Vertigan, A.E., &amp; Hewat, S. (2022a). Speech-Language Pathologists' Use of Myofunctional Devices in Therapy Programs. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 7(6), 2012-2026 https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_PERSP-22-00145 Shortland, H.A.L., Hewat, S., Webb., G., &amp; Vertigan, A. (2022b). Myofunctional device use in oral care and swallowing: a protocol for a feasibility study in an aged care population. Pilot Feasibility Studies, 8, 187. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01148-3 Shortland, H.L., Hewat, S., Vertigan, A., &amp; Webb, G. (2021). Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Myofunctional Devices Used in Speech Pathology Treatment: A Systematic Quantitative Review of the Literature. American journal of speech-language pathology, 30(1), 301–317. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00245</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Call us, email us or visit us. Vagus Speech Pathology is located at KONARA in Broadmeadow. Our address and contact details are listed below. We look forward to helping you and your loved ones.</image:caption>
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