Speech & Language

A speech and language disorder is a communication disorder that affects an individual’s ability to produce and comprehend spoken language. This can involve difficulties with producing speech sounds, using words and sentences to express thoughts and ideas, understanding what is being said to them, or using language in a social context. Speech and language disorders can affect people of all ages and can have a variety of causes, including hearing loss, brain injury, developmental delays, and neurological conditions. Treatment for a speech and language disorder may include therapy with a speech-language pathologist, as well as other support services such as hearing aids or assistive technology.