Speech-language pathologists are highly-educated professionals who have a minimum of a qualified degree in their field & are expertise in assessment and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders.
Speech-language pathologists screen, assess, identify and treat speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering), swallowing and feeding problems for all age groups in addition to advocating for the prevention of these disorders. Communication health assistants play an important and valued role in our profession by working in a supportive capacity with speech-language pathologists.
Speech-language pathologists can help with:
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Speech delays and disorders including articulation, phonology and motor speech disorders.
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Language delays and disorders, including expression and comprehension in oral and non-verbal contexts
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Fluency disorders, including stuttering.
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Voice and resonance disorders.
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Swallowing and feeding disorders in adults and, children and infants.
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Cognitive-communicative disorders including social communication skills, reasoning, problem solving and executive functions.
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Pre-literacy and literacy skills including phonological awareness, decoding, reading comprehension and writing.
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Communication and swallowing disorders related to other issues. For example, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injury, dementia, developmental, intellectual or genetic disorders and neurological impairments.
