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Speech refers to the sounds we say that make up words. People may have difficulties saying sounds for a range of reasons. Speech Pathology support can provide assessment and intervention for the production of speech sounds. Developmentally children may have delays in the sounds they can say or difficulties producing certain sounds.

Language is the foundation of communication. It is understanding what others say (receptive language) and the words and phrases we use to communicate (expressive language). Language difficulties can impact a person’s ability to understand conversations and communicate their thoughts.

Literacy is an essential form of communication, the ability to read and write. It helps us to access the world around us and is an important skill for school and work. Speech pathologists provide specialist knowledge around decoding letter sounds, reading comprehension and structured writing.

Stuttering can have a huge impact on someone’s life and their ability to communicate. Speech pathology support provides assessment and intervention for stuttering. This can include supporting the person or child to achieve smooth speech and providing education and strategies to those around them.

Young adults require a range of communication skills to transition from school life. Speech pathology can help support young people to have the skills to complete tasks like, communicating with colleagues, understanding interview language, filling out forms and writing resumes.