Speech Pathology

What is Speech Pathology?

‘Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, fluency and voice. They work with people who have difficulty communicating because of developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia and hearing loss, as well as other difficulties that can affect speech and language.’ Speech Pathology Australia, Fact Sheets

Treating Adolescents and Adults Only

Why You May Need a Speech Pathologist

Some examples might be:-

• Stuttering
• Communication difficulties after a stroke: 30% of people post-stroke suffer loss of language.
• Voice, speech, swallowing difficulties: many of those with Parkinson’s disease have voice, speech and/or swallowing difficulties.
• Autism