| Information about Speech Language Pathologists |
| 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. |
| Adults may experience speech and language difficulties for a variety of reasons. Information about specific types of speech and language differences and disorders, as well as conditions that cause them is included below. |
| Speech Disorders |
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| Language Disorders |
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| Medical Conditions |
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| The following are some of the areas addressed by Speech Language Pathologists: |
- Workers' Compensation cases
- Dementia
- Sleep apnea
- Swallowing difficulties
- Eating disorders
- Voice disorders
- Stroke recovery
- Traumatic injury recovery
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