Clare L. Burns is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Her work is focused on helping people with communication and everyday mouth and throat needs, especially when swallowing becomes tricky. In many cases, small changes to how someone eats and speaks can make a big difference to comfort and confidence.
Clare looks after adults and children who deal with swallowing difficulty. This can be due to different health issues, and the support often includes practical strategies for safer eating, easier swallowing, and more comfortable routines. She also helps people who struggle with dry mouth, which can affect eating, speaking, and overall comfort through the day.
Some patients need help after surgery, including people living with the effects of a laryngectomy. These situations can come with new ways of speaking and managing airflow, and therapy is usually about building skills step by step. Clare also supports families and children with tongue tie, where early assessment and guidance can help with feeding and speech development.
Over time, Clare’s approach stays grounded and patient-focused. She takes time to understand what’s going on day to day, not just the diagnosis. That might mean checking how someone handles different textures of food, listening closely to any pain or discomfort, and adjusting goals as progress happens. It’s not always quick, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. The aim is steady improvement and clear, do-able home steps that fit real life.
Clare’s training is in speech-language pathology, with a focus on the muscles and movements involved in speech and swallowing. She brings that knowledge into clinic sessions to help people learn safer patterns and smoother techniques. There aren’t any specific research or clinical trial details listed here, but her day-to-day work stays focused on practical care that supports better outcomes for people in Brisbane.