What does a Speech and Language Therapist do?
Language is a code made up of rules that include what words mean, how to make words, how to put them together, and what word combinations are best in what situations. A language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas. Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive. Receptive disorders refer to difficulties understanding or processing language. Expressive disorders include difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way. Speech is the oral form of language. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds. Speech and language therapy is the treatment for children and adults with speech and/or language disorders. Speech and language therapists typically treat problems in the areas of articulation; dysfluency; oral-motor, speech, and voice; and receptive and expressive language disorders. Who do Speech and Language Therapists work with
