Speech Pathology

A speech pathologist is someone who is trained to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders. 

A speech pathologist can work with people of all ages who may experience difficulty with speaking, understanding, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering, using their voice and swallowing.

A speech pathologist may support a child who:

• is difficult to understand
• is slower to develop or is having difficulty using words, sentences or conversations
• is having difficulty understanding what others are saying
• is having difficulty learning to read and/or write
• is having difficulty understanding and using social communication to make friends and play with others
• is stuttering
• is a picky eater or has difficulty swallowing food

A speech pathologist may support an adult who: 

• has difficulty speaking clearly
• has difficulty communicating with others (this includes using words, sentences, understanding others, having conversations, reading and writing)
• has difficulties with their voice quality
• stutters
• has difficulty swallowing foods and/or drinks

In an initial speech pathology session, the speech pathologist will get to know you by asking background questions, including your main communication or swallowing concerns and some background history. You and the speech pathologist will work together to create some goals you wish to achieve and make a plan on how you will achieve those goals. 

A speech pathologist can work 1 on 1 with clients, with clients in a group, or with family members, support workers and/or educators as a coach to provide strategies and support for communication and swallowing difficulties in the home or school setting. 

If you or someone you know is wanting to improve their communication skills or needs assistance with eating or drinking, a speech pathologist is here to help!

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