Fact Sheet- Speech Pathology Nature of the Work Speech-language
pathologists are professionals concerned with evaluation,
treatment, prevention and research in human communication and
its disorders. They treat speech and language disorders and work
with individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They
diagnose and evaluate speech problems, such as fluency (e.g.,
stuttering), articulation, voice disorders, or language
problems, such as aphasia and delayed language and related
disorders, such as dysphagia (e.g., swallowing difficulties).
They design and carry out comprehensive treatment plans and
achieve the following: - Help individuals learn correct
production of speech sounds - Assist with developing proper
control of the vocal and respiratory systems or correct voice
production - Assist children and adolescents with language
problems, such as understanding and giving directions, answering
and asking questions, understanding and using English grammar,
using appropriate social language and conveying