Speech Pathology
What Type Of Difficulties Do Speech Pathologist Address With Younger Children?
· Speech sound production / articulation
· Deleted info Verbal comprehension
· Expressive language skills
· Verbal Dyspraxia (inability to sequence movements of the
mouth to make sounds or connect sounds into words)
· Fluency
· Pre Literacy skills
How Does Speech Pathology Assist Children With Difficulties?
· Understanding and comprehension: learning the meaning of words/pictures, facial expressions and
body language
· Expressive language: learning how to use words and gesture to communicate their needs and
wants successfully
· Drinking and eating skills needed for mealtimes
· Expression: articulation of works, volume,
· Augmentative communication: visual schedules, Picture Exchange Communication System
(PECS), Makaton sign language
· Social interaction: turn-
humour, appropriate peer relations and behavior.
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What is Speech Pathology?
Speech Pathologist have a thorough knowledge of child development and assist children with speech and language difficulties.
Speech Pathologists also address the impact such difficulties have on communication and social interaction and so therapy aims to increase social skills and ability to engage and relate in order to maintain relationships and learning.
