What is a Speech Pathologist?
Speech Pathologists work with people of all ages to help them communicate or if they have difficulties with eating and drinking. Speech Pathologists can help with reading, spelling and using technology or other ways to communicate. They also help people who have trouble swallowing which can make mealtimes difficult and unpleasant.
Who might want to see a Speech Pathologist?
Anyone can see a Speech Pathologist, no referral is needed. The Speech Pathologist will work with the client and their family to provide services that are right for them.
People who see Speech Pathologists include:
- Young children who have trouble speaking clearly or whose language is not developing as expected
- Neurodiverse people such as those with Autism and ADHD
- Students who are experiencing difficulties with literacy and communicating at school
- People who stutter
- People with Acquired Brain Injuries such as strokes or traumatic brain injury
- People with degenerative conditions such as Dementia or Parkinson’s Disease
- People with physical, cognitive, and/or sensory disabilities
- People who have difficulty eating or drinking safely
- People with social communication difficulties that limit their ability to fully participate in everyday activities.
