Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can include challenges interacting with others and repetitive or restrictive behaviour. Indicators typically appear by age 2 or 3 although some associated delays can appear as early as 18 months. Diagnosing autism can be difficult as there are no definitive medical tests. Instead,…
Understanding stuttering and how it’s treated Stuttering is a relatively common speech disorder involving interruptions to the normal flow and clarity of speech. Typically, stuttering presents in children under the age of six but can also develop in adolescents and adults. Sometimes stuttering forms gradually as children learn to create sentences, and in other instances, stuttering can begin overnight. Regardless…
What To Expect From Your Speech Pathologist: Speech And Language Assessment. So you are about to bring your child to see a speech pathologist. Maybe it’s your first time seeing a speech pathologist and you don’t know what to expect. Don’t worry! Here are some common questions or things speech pathologists might ask or do during an initial appointment. 1-…
What is a speech pathologist? Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice. They work with people who have difficulty communicating because of developmental delays, stroke, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, dementia and hearing loss, as well as other problems that can…