What is a speech-language pathologist and how do they help child with hearing loss?
Speech-language pathologists work with a team that can include parents, audiologists, psychologists, social workers, classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, and physicians to provide comprehensive language and speech assessments for children. These services help children with communication skills, cognitive abilities and social interaction. Services provided by speech-language pathologists include memory retraining, cognitive skills, language development, and efforts to improve abstract thinking. These services can help children overcome their disabilities, gain self-esteem, and lead productive and meaningful lives.
