Speech and Language Therapy
AK Speech Therapy provides expert assessment and individualised therapy for adults with difficulties swallowing and communicating.
We provide specialist speech and language therapy for adults, offering thorough assessments and personalised treatment plans tailored to your goals.
We work closely with you, your whānau, and your care team (if applicable) to enhance your quality of life—helping you enjoy meals safely and strengthening communication skills for more fulfilling relationships and effective self-expression.
AK Speech Therapy is a fully mobile service, bringing assessment and therapy to you in the comfort of your home or aged care facility. Based in Narrow Neck on Auckland’s North Shore, we provide services across the Auckland region.
Unsure if AK Speech Therapy is right for you? Feel free to reach out—Amy, our speech and language therapist, is happy to discuss your needs so you feel confident before booking an appointment.
Speech and Language Therapist
Amy Keenan
Speech and language therapist specialising in dysphagia and adult communication difficulties
Amy earned her degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Manchester, UK, in 2010 and later completed a post-qualification certificate in Dysphagia from Manchester Metropolitan University. She is a certified member of the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association (NZSTA). She has worked in hospital and community settings in the United Kingdom and New Zealand for 15 years. Amy has extensive experience working with individuals after stroke, brain injury, and acquired neurological conditions such as dementia, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. She is passionate about providing therapy to enhance mealtime enjoyment and strengthen connections between individuals and their loved ones.
Assessment will guide personalised eating and drinking recommendations. You will learn practical strategies to make mealtimes safer and more enjoyable.
Through processes of neuroplasticy swallowing can improve. Recommendations may be made for therapy to improve swallowing function.
AK Speech Therapy is currently the only private provider in Auckland of BiSSkApp, an innovative swallowing therapy tool designed for intensive, effective at-home rehabilitation. Learn more at Swaltech.com.
Book an assessment today to optimise your mealtime enjoyment.
At AK Speech Therapy, we:
- Offer personalised assessments and therapy tailored to your needs. We identify strengths and needs in speaking, understanding, reading and writing.
- Explain things clearly, so you and your whānau understand what’s happening and why
- Share practical tools and strategies for living well
- Explore alternative ways to communicate, like picture charts or speech apps if required
- Provide training for whānau, carers, and aged care staff so everyday conversations feel easier and more meaningful
- Tips for better communication with people living with dementia
- Supporting safe swallowing in aged care settings
- Learning supported conversation techniques
- Knowing when and how to refer to a speech and language therapist
AK Speech Therapy can help you build the communication skills you need to suceed. Whether you want to develop confidence in speaking with friends, convey your ideas effectively in meetings or deliver the next big pitch; speech therapy can help. Receive professional feedback with an action plan for change, at a price point that meets your needs. Get in touch today! Follow the link for more details on this service.
With better communication, every door opens.
How it works
We provide in-home and aged care visits across the Auckland region.
Telehealth sessions are also available nationwide.
After a comprehensive communication assessment, we create a personalised management and therapy plan to help you achieve your goals.
If you have swallowing difficulties, we conduct a thorough assessment and provide personalised mealtime recommendations. In some cases, additional assessments may be needed for a more detailed diagnosis or to guide therapy.
The number of sessions required is tailored to each person’s needs.
F.A.Q
Do you have a clinic I can visit?
If your needs can be effectively met via telehealth, we also offer video call appointments via Microsoft Teams.
For those who prefer not to meet at home or are traveling from outside Auckland, alternative community venues may be an option. Please get in touch to discuss what works best for you.
Which difficulties do you help with?
Dysphagia – Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. AK Speech Therapy provides comprehensive swallowing assessments and therapy to improve swallowing function.
Communication Difficulties
Aphasia – A condition that affects the ability to understand and use language, often causing word-finding difficulties.
Apraxia – A speech disorder where the brain has trouble sending the correct messages to the mouth, making speech difficult.
Dysarthria – A condition that causes slurred or unclear speech due to muscle weakness in the mouth.
Cognitive-Communication Difficulties – Challenges with memory, attention, or problem-solving that affect communication.
Other Communication Support
We also provide support for:
- Building confidence in communication.
- Developing social skills.
- Managing communication challenges related to behaviours.
A comprehensive communication assessment will evaluate language comprehension, speaking abilities, reading, and writing. We provide tailored strategies to support communication, along with a personalised therapy plan to help you achieve your goals.
What We Don't Offer
AK Speech Therapy currently focuses on adult therapy and does not provide services for children. For paediatric speech therapy, please visit the NZSTA website to find a suitable provider.
How much does it cost?
Follow-up and therapy sessions range from $115 for 30 minutes to $155 for 1 hour.
A travel fee applies based on your location.
Communication skills feedback service
Basic feedback - Max 2 minute video with written feedback report $60
Detailed feedback - Max 10 minute video with detailed written feedback report $155
Advanced feedback - 1 hour 1:1 session with detailed written feedback report $370 (plus travel fee depending on location or via Microsoft Teams)
Please get in touch if you would like to learn more to decide on the best service for you.
Contact
- 26 Seabreeze Road, Narrow Neck, Auckland, New Zealand
- 0624
- +64-223185360
- amykeenanslt@gmail.com
- Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09.30 - 15:00
We would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to discuss the support you require.
Testimonials
Blog
An overview of starting points when considering speech therapy for adults.
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AK Speech Therapy now offers BiSSkApp technology for swallowing therapy using biofeedback in strength and skill training.
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Speech therapy can support recovery beyond the initial period of rehabilitation with a focus on participation and your individual goals.
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Learn about the impact of cognitive communication difficulties on behavioral challenges and discover how speech therapy can help address these issues in our latest blog post.
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Dysarthria: Explore how individuals can navigate slurred speech when using the telephone.
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Aphasia: Discover practical and effective ways to support people with aphasia to improve their communication through daily activities.
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Rehabilitation: Explore the process of how the brain recovers after a brain injury or stroke.
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