Speech pathology

	A speech therapist and patient discuss a treatment plan.

Speech-language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

Speech therapists work with patients who:

• cannot produce speech sounds
• cannot speak clearly
• have speech rhythm and fluency problems (stuttering)
• have voice disorders (such as inappropriate pitch or a harsh voice)
• have problems understanding and producing language
• can improve communication skills by modifying an accent
• have cognitive impairments (such as attention, memory and problem solving disorders)
• have swallowing difficulties

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