What is Speech-Language Pathology?
Speech Language Pathology is the study of human communication disorders. These include disorders of speech, language and cognition, which can impact individuals of all ages, from birth to the elderly. Dysphagia, a disorder of swallowing, is also included in the purview of speech language pathology. Services may be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, sub-acute facilities, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, schools, home health care and occasionally corporate settings.
Speech-Language Pathology is the practice of identifying, diagnosing and treating individuals who have of communication disorders. This may include disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, cognition communication and swallowing disorders.
