The practice of speech – language pathology is the assessment of speech and language functions and the treatment and prevention of speech and language dysfunction or disorders to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment oral motor or communication function.
Population Served:
Preschoolers and adults whose primary communication challenge is due to a permanent hearing loss.
Catchment Area:
Open catchment area.
Service Category:
Speech Pathologists
Predominant Culture:
Deaf, oral deaf, deafened and hard of hearing individuals, their families and caregivers
Cost:
Depending on the service a fee may apply.
Service Limitation:
Speech, voice, articulation, language, communication strategies, coping skills, assistance with technical devices, lip-reading training, English upgrading.
