
SPEECH-LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
Speech-language pathology (speech therapy) is a profession that addresses the areas of:
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understanding verbal and written language (receptive language)
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using verbal and written language (expressive language)
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spelling and grammar
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speech sounds (articulation or phonological)
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disfluency of speech / stuttering
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chewing and swallowing
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voice disorders
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social skills