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Speech, Language, and Swallowing

The professionals who are educated to assess speech and language development and to treat speech and language disorders are called speech-language pathologists (sometimes informally referred to as speech therapists). Speech-language pathologists can also help people with swallowing disorders.

The following information has been gathered from our national organization, ASHA, at www. asha.org. Find Out More About...

What's "normal"? - Typical speech and language development - Learning more than one language	What if my loved one has alreadybeen diagnosed? What should I expect? - Important questions to ask
What if I have concerns? - Concerns with adult speech and language - Concerns with child speech and language - Swallowing and feeding problems	Where can I get help? - What's an SLP? - ASHA Information packets - Self-help groups - Find a Professional