Question 1

WHAT IS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY?

Accepted Answer

Speech-Language Pathology is a health profession aimed at helping individuals develop effective communication skills. Professionals in this field are educated and trained to evaluate and treat children and adults with speech, language, social skills and swallowing problems.

Question 2

WHAT DOES A SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST DO?

Accepted Answer

A speech-language pathologist (SLP), sometimes referred to as a speech therapist, is a professional healthcare provider who has at least a Master level degree in Speech-Language Pathology. SLP’s have a lot of training and experience in diagnosing and treating speech sound disorders, developmental language disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.

Question 3

WHEN SHOULD I START SPEECH THERAPY WITH MY CHILD?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that early intervention is key; the sooner we can intervene the better!  The younger your child is the better! This allows the therapeutic process to make positive changes with your child’s speech, language, and overall development.  Often times, parents suspect a potential problem or have concerns about their child’s development but may be told by other professionals to “wait and see.”

Question 4

WHAT AREAS ARE ADDRESSED IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY?

Accepted Answer

Speech-language treatment plans and goals are created and implemented based on the child's individual needs. Individual therapy may address the following:
*Opportunities to develop more appropriate play skills
*Social skills (i.e., imitation, theory of mind, joint attention) and foster more appropriate social interaction skills
*Language comprehension and expression
*Development of augmentative communication skills
*Literacy skills
*Readiness to learn skills

Question 5

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE?

Accepted Answer

Speech is the physical act of moving the articulators (jaw, tongue, and lips) to make sounds. Language is a multi-faceted process that encompasses understanding; including spoken conversation, using words to express thoughts and feelings, and following the unspoken social “rules” of conversation. Both speech and language affect our ability to effectively communicate with the people around us.

Question 6

HOW LONG CAN I EXPECT MY CHILD TO ATTEND THERAPY FOR?

Accepted Answer

The length of therapy cannot be predicted. Children may show immediate improvement, or it may be very gradual. The rate and pattern of improvement is different for every child. Progress is evaluated in three to six month intervals.

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