Speech-language therapy (also called speech-language pathology) is therapy that helps people with speech and language problems.
Speech-language pathologists — also called speech therapists — are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat problems with speech and communication. Speech therapists can work in schools, hospitals, or specialty clinics.
Speech therapists help kids who have trouble communicating. This can be due to many different problems, including:
Speech therapists provide services such as:
Speech therapists have training that includes:
Speech-language therapy also can help kids who have problems with reading. For example, it can help kids with dyslexia learn the different specific sounds in letters and words, which can improve reading comprehension skills and make reading more fun.
Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Sep 5, 2022