Referral process

Best Practice Statements

These statements have been updated by the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation (Aphasia CRE) in 2024 in accordance with the most up to date research and expert opinion. (Statements originally developed by the NHMRC CCRE in Aphasia Rehabilitation in 2014)

Click on the statement for NHMRC level of evidence ratings, supporting rationales, resources and further information. 

 

1.5 People with acute onset of aphasia should be suspected of having a stroke and transferred directly to a hospital with dedicated acute stroke services. 

1.6 All stroke patients should be screened using a valid and reliable tool that is sensitive to the presence of aphasia.

1.7 Any person with suspected aphasia should be referred to a speech pathologist.

1.8 Speech pathology services for people with aphasia, including those in the community, should be promoted to all potential referral agencies to ensure appropriate access to services.