Communication for a confident life

Saying speech sounds clearly (articulation/pronunciation), speech pathologists help children and adults correct speech sounds through targeted therapy exercises and practice.

Using smooth or fluent speech by teaching fluency techniques, breathing exercises, and strategies to manage and reduce stuttering effectively.

Using words, actions, and sentences to convey information (expressive language) supports communication for those who are unable to speak verbally.

Speech pathologists assess receptive language skills and teach strategies to enhance understanding of spoken words, sentences and stories.

Speech pathologists teach pragmatic skills like turn-taking, topic maintenance, and interpreting social cues in conversations across different situations and with different people.

Speech pathologists treat orofacial muscle imbalances to improve speech, swallowing, and oral habits by retraining the muscles of the tongue, lips, and jaw.

Speech pathologists improve literacy by teaching phonological awareness, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and written language skills.

Speech pathologists assess and treat swallowing disorders to ensure safe and effective eating and drinking.