Should I see a speech pathologist for that?
What Can a Speech Pathologist Really Help With? More Than Just Lisps!
As a Speech Pathologist with over a decade of experience, I often hear people say, “She fixes lisps and stuff.” While it’s true that speech therapy can help with lisps, that’s just one of the many areas a Speech Pathologist can assist with. In fact, you might not even know that a Speech Pathologist could be exactly what you or someone you know has been searching for!
If you're wondering whether a speech assessment could be helpful for your child, here are some common questions I get asked when I meet families for the first time:
Common Questions Parents Ask Speech Pathologists:
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—how can I help them communicate in other ways?
Why does my child not play with other kids?
My child interacts with other children but struggles with friendships—why?
Does my child stutter?
Is my child autistic?
Is my child ready for school?
How can I help my child understand and follow instructions?
Does my child need to see a paediatrician?
Why does my child have trouble with reading and writing?
Speech Pathologists are trained to address all these questions and more! If any of these sound familiar, it might be time to consider an assessment from a professional. For more information, you can also check out the Speech Pathology Australia website to find a Speech Pathologist local to you.
Lauren is a speech pathologist who has over 18 years experience working with children and teenagers who present with a range of learning and communication differences. 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. 