Understanding what Speech Pathologists do and the types of different communication difficulties can be a little confusing!
Speech Pathologists work with children and/or adults to diagnose and treat a variety of communication difficulties. As there are many types of communication problems, some speech pathologists have interests in certain areas. I provide assessment and therapy to children from about 2 years of age to high school level.
Articulation (speech disorders and delays)
Some children have difficulty pronouncing certain speech sounds and their speech can be unintelligible at times. A child may present with a speech delay (slow in developing speech skills) and/or a speech disorder (atypical speech development).
Expressive Language skills
This refers to a child's vocabulary, grammar, their ability to form sentences, express themselves, give recounts and engage in conversation.
Receptive Language skills
This refers to a child's understanding or comprehension of language such as following instructions, understanding concepts and answering questions.
Pragmatics (social language skills)
Some children experience diffiuclties engaging in conversation, interacting with their peers, giving eye contact and staying on topic.
Fluency (stuttering)
Stuttering is part of typical speech development however for some children it becomes an ongoing issue that affects their ability to communicate effectively and also affects their confidence.
Phonological Awareness Skills
It is important that children have a good understanding of sounds, rhyme and syllables when learning to read and spell. I assist in developing a child's pre-literacy skills.
Speech Pathologists work with children and/or adults to diagnose and treat a variety of communication difficulties. As there are many types of communication problems, some speech pathologists have interests in certain areas. I provide assessment and therapy to children from about 2 years of age to high school level.
Articulation (speech disorders and delays)
Some children have difficulty pronouncing certain speech sounds and their speech can be unintelligible at times. A child may present with a speech delay (slow in developing speech skills) and/or a speech disorder (atypical speech development).
Expressive Language skills
This refers to a child's vocabulary, grammar, their ability to form sentences, express themselves, give recounts and engage in conversation.
Receptive Language skills
This refers to a child's understanding or comprehension of language such as following instructions, understanding concepts and answering questions.
Pragmatics (social language skills)
Some children experience diffiuclties engaging in conversation, interacting with their peers, giving eye contact and staying on topic.
Fluency (stuttering)
Stuttering is part of typical speech development however for some children it becomes an ongoing issue that affects their ability to communicate effectively and also affects their confidence.
Phonological Awareness Skills
It is important that children have a good understanding of sounds, rhyme and syllables when learning to read and spell. I assist in developing a child's pre-literacy skills.