Should I see a speech pathologist for that?
I’ve been a speechie for over a decade now but ask those close to me (namely my dad) what I do for a job, and they will probably still tell you, “She fixes lisps and stuff.” Perhaps you’re thinking, “Isn’t that what a Speech Pathologist does?”
While speech pathologists do treat lisps, that is but ONE of the MANY things we can treat! Maybe you don’t even know it, but a Speech Pathologist could be the exact help you, or someone you know, have been after. Not quite sure? Check out some of the questions I often am asked when I meet a family for the first time.
Why is my child’s speech difficult to understand?
Will my child ever talk?
Why is my child not putting words together?
My child is nonverbal so how can I help them to communicate in other ways?
Why does my child not play with other kids?
My child mixes with other children but why do they seem to struggle with forming and maintaining friendships?
Does my child stutter?
Is my child autistic?
Is my child ready for school?
How can I help my child to understand and follow instructions?
Does my child need to see a paediatrician?
Why does my child have trouble with writing and reading?
Speech Pathologists can help with all the above - and MORE! And if this has got you thinking that perhaps an assessment from a Speech Pathologist would be helpful, you can also head to Speech Pathology Australia’s website for a list of Speech Pathologists who are local to you. https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/
Lauren is a speech pathologist who has over 15 years experience working with children and teenagers who present with a range of learning and communication difficulties. Lauren is passionate about helping others and loves to find simple and creative ways to make learning fun! The blog posts featured on this site are written on behalf of Remindables and are intended for educational purposes only and to provide general information and an understanding on a particular topic. By using this blog site you must be aware that the information shown is not to be used as a substitute for therapy advice and you should therefore seek the opinion of suitable professionals to assist you. The views expressed here are the author’s views alone and not those of their employer or others, unless clearly stated. 