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Why you might see a speech pathologist

Speech pathology involves working with people who have trouble communicating. You might see a speech therapist if you have speech and language problems including:

• Problems being understood by other people,
• Problems understanding what other people are saying,
• Frustration due to not being able to say what you want,
• A husky voice that’s hard to hear, and
• Stuttering.

Your child might also see a speech language pathologist if he/she:

• Needs help with feeding – for example, if your baby has a cleft and lip palate,
• Has problems swallowing,
• Has an intellectual disability and needs help finding alternative ways to communicate,
• Has a history of ear infections and you’re worried about his communication, and
• Needs help learning to read.

If you think you may have a speech or language problem, a speech pathologist can assess your level of ability and design a program to help you develop the skills and abilities you need. With this in mind, continue browsing through our local listings to find speech therapy for toddlers, kids and adults near you.