A Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, diagnosis, and treats disorders involving communication and biological systems involved with communication. The field of Speech and Language Pathology includes categories such as Ear and Hearing, Articulation, Aphasiology, and Phonemic Awareness. Speech utilizes many biological systems, and any damage or disorder will disrupt these natural systems. There are many causes of speech and language disorders, so a Speech Language Pathologists has a comprehensive understanding of everything involving speech and language. Even the digestive tract affects your speech!
A speech pathologist will start with an initial assessment. They’ll meet with you, or if this is for your child, they’ll meet with you and your child. Sessions typically last 60-90 minutes. In the early stages of the process, you might be asked to fill out a questionnaire. This questionnaire gives us answers to questionnaires that we always have to ask, so we’re saving you time and money.
Please do not use social media messaging to contact your mental health professional. These sites do not meet our stringent privacy standards and messages are not checked frequently. Connecting with your mental health professional on social media can breach your privacy, and they may be required to document the exchanges, placing your social media information in your client record. They will not view your social media footprint without your consent, and only if it helps us meet your needs.
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