What is speech pathology?

What is speech pathology?

Speech pathology helps you with communication and swallowing difficulties. These include problems with:

• speech and communication
• stuttering (also known as dysfluency)
• using and understanding language
• your voice
• reading and writing
• eating, drinking
• swallowing (also known as dysphagia).

Learn more about speech pathology on the HealthDirect website.

How speech pathology can help

• Speech pathology can improve quality of life by helping you better communicate with people.
• Speech pathology can also help children develop their speech.