Speech problems
Speech problems can have a profound impact on a person's life. Find out more about common disorders, and how a speech pathologist can help.
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Aphasia
Aphasia is a brain condition that involves difficulty with language and speech. A speech pathologist can help people with aphasia. Learn more.
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Apraxia of speech
Apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes it difficult to move your mouth to produce sounds and words. Find out how a speech therapist can help.
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Dysarthria
Dysarthria is when muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn about causes, symptoms and management.
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Speech development in children
Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.
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Speech pathology
Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.
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Stuttering
Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech. Learn about treatments and programs that can help.