
Speech Pathology
Speech pathologists are the experts in treating communication disorders. These include:
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Difficulties with speaking, listening and understanding language
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Difficulty with reading and writing
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Stuttering
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Swallowing food and drink
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Social skill development
They work with children with developmental delays, learning disabilities and ADHD, people who have suffered a stroke or brain injuries, those with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, dementia and hearing loss.