Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Speech-Language Pathologist do?
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, and management for those with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. A SLP also provide support for cognitive processes for those with dementia, acquired brain injury, developmental disorders. Clinical practice environments include hospital, rehabilitation, long term care, and community settings. Services may also be effectively provided via Telehealth.
Do Speech-Language Pathologists only work with kids?
No! Speech-Language Pathologists are trained in communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
What is the difference between speech and language?
People often think that "speech" and "language" are the same thing. Speech is the ability of the motor and nervous system to produce accurate, meaningful sounds while language is the complex process of knowing which words you want to convey, planning how you want to combine them, and connecting with your motor system to convey them.
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