SP Week Booklet 2023_WEB

What is a speech pathologist? Speech pathologists study , diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, social communication, fluency and voice. Speech pathologists work with people who have difficulty communicating because of developmental delays, a learning or intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury, stroke, dementia, hearing loss, as well as other problems that can affect speech and language. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drink safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist. Speech pathologists work in a variety of settings including health services, aged care, early childhood,

education and care services, justice and mental health services, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander services, telepractice and speech pathology clinics.

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/what