Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with people of all ages in the areas of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. These areas include:
- Dysphagia: impaired feeding/swallowing
- Articulation skills: development of age-appropriate sounds at the word, phrase, sentence, and conversational levels
- Neurological communication deficits: aphasia, dysarthria
- Cognitive deficits: memory, reading, problem solving, sequencing
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication: core language communication boards, sign language, high-tech communication devices
- Expressive language: grammar skills, sentence formation, increase independentcommunication with both familiar and unfamiliar listeners
- Receptive language: following directions, understanding varied linguistic concepts such as prepositions, quantitative concepts, etc.
Benefit of Therapy
Speech therapy offers a wide range of services for individuals who are facing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties. These include:
- Improved quality of life and communication skills
- Language development (vocabulary, syntax, and language comprehension)
- Boosted self-confidence
- Academic success
- Increased independence