Speech-Language Pathology Department
Who We Are and What We Do

Why See a Speech-Language Pathologist?
If you think your child may have a problem in the following areas:
• speech productions (sounds) e.g. if he/she consistently says ‘tar’ instead of ‘car’; if people cannot understand what he/she is saying
• understanding language e.g. if he/she has problems following directions, answering questions, paying attention
• using language e.g. if he/she doesn’t speak much, uses improper grammer, or generally has problems expressing him/herself
• getting along with others e.g. if he/she has problems making friends or taking turns during games
• voice e.g. is his/her voice unusually high / low for his/her age, monotone, or consistently hoarse or nasal
• fluency (stuttering) e.g. does he/she have problems ‘getting words out’, repeating sounds or words consistently (m-m-m-m-mom; can-can-can)
• difficulties related to autism, fetal alcohol syndrome / effects, cerebral palsy, etc.

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