A child who has a specific communication difficulty, such as persistent stuttering or a lisp, should be referred to the school speech - language pathologist (an expert who evaluates and
treats speech and language disorders).
Not exact matches
She'll probably also suggest that your child see a professional who can diagnose
and treat these delays, called a
speech -
language pathologist or
speech therapist.
I specialize in
treating feeding disorders, as well as
speech,
language and pragmatic
language delays.
This is a unique opportunity for mental health
and speech -
language professionals
and graduate - level trainees to learn cutting - edge, innovative techniques to effectively
treat children with SM.
This suggests that it could one day be used to
treat social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder,
speech and language disorders,
and even psychological issues stemming from child abuse.»
Your main responsibility is diagnosing
and treating patients with
speech and language disorders.
Speech -
language pathologists (sometimes called
speech therapists) assess, diagnose,
treat,
and help to prevent communication
and swallowing disorders in children
and adults.
Evaluated
and treated children with motor
speech disorders secondary to cerebral palsy, articulation /
language disorders,
and swallowing / feeding disorders
Treated adults with
speech,
language and swallowing deficits presenting with diagnoses including Parkinson's disease, aphasia, dementia, bronchopulmonary diseases, bell's palsy
and cancer.
Skills listed on example resumes of
Speech Pathologists include
treating children with
speech and language deficits in their homes,
and participating in social events with patients
and their families.