Kate Duarte Speech Pathologist

Specialised Adult Speech Pathology 2d Rockton Rd, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009

Info

kduarte@iinet.net.au
Specialised Adult Speech Pathology 2d Rockton Rd, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009
Map for 2d  Rockton Rd, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009

Overview

Kate Duarte received her Master of Science (Speech Pathology) from Curtin University in 2002. Her early career years saw her working at the Disability Services Commission, primarily in Early Intervention and as Clinical Dysphagia Specialist. Kate now works independently in the private sector, with a particular interest in adults with acquired and progressive neurological diseases. She specialises in supporting clients with swallowing difficulties and complex communication disorders, and providing training to staff and families with regard to communication support and mealtime management skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Science (Speech pathology)

Accreditations

  • Vitalstim Certified Therapist

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Acquired Brain Injuries
  • Adult Language problems
  • Anxiety
  • Aphasia
  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  • Brain injuries
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Communication disorders
  • Dementia
  • Dysarthria
  • Dysphagia
  • Head injuries
  • Medico-Legal services
  • Neurological disorders
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Progressive neurological disorders
  • Rehabilitation
  • Stroke
  • Swallowing