I am often asked what a Speech Pathologist does. Some people have come across Speech Pathology in hospitals or rehabilitation when their relatives suffer strokes, illnesses or injuries that affect their communication or swallowing. Some people think of a child they once knew whose speech was delayed, or someone they knew who had a stutter. Speech pathologists assess and treat anyone whose communication or swallowing is causing them difficulty in everyday life.
Communication skills include spoken and written communication. Spoken communication includes understanding and remembering what you hear and responding appropriately with clear speech that is easy for others to understand. Difficulties with understanding and expressing your thoughts can show up in reading and writing during the school years when these skills are developing and needed for academic learning.
The majority of learning difficulties that emerge in the school years are in part due to underlying problems with language processing, even in children who seem to understand and speak well enough. So, why a Speech Pathologist? Speech Pathology Australia's Literacy Factsheet explains how and why we play a crucial role in helping with literacy development.....
Communication skills include spoken and written communication. Spoken communication includes understanding and remembering what you hear and responding appropriately with clear speech that is easy for others to understand. Difficulties with understanding and expressing your thoughts can show up in reading and writing during the school years when these skills are developing and needed for academic learning.
The majority of learning difficulties that emerge in the school years are in part due to underlying problems with language processing, even in children who seem to understand and speak well enough. So, why a Speech Pathologist? Speech Pathology Australia's Literacy Factsheet explains how and why we play a crucial role in helping with literacy development.....
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