Joanne Said:

Is a speech-language pathologist a doctor or a specialist? or is it the same thing?

We Answered:

Many speech pathologists get a doctorate (Ph.D., Psych D., or Ed.D.), but we are not physicians (we are in the group known as "allied health professionals").
The profession is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Speech pathologists are required to have at least a master's degree and a year-long post-grad fellowship. The same goes for audiologists (hearing science).
See asha.com for more info.

Chester Said:

Speech and Language Disorders and Mild Mental Retardation.....?

We Answered:

You should ask your Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP), your school psychologist and your special education teacher. They should have intervention ideas for your particular student.

Connie Said:

thesis about speech and language disorders?

We Answered:

teh diagnosis of APraxia is controversial in preschool children

Gregory Said:

categorising speech and language problems?

We Answered:

to me speech disorders and language disorders are the same thing

Why not do - ''delayed speech'',with it's many causes and effects, or maybe 'English not first language'

Norma Said:

Does anyone know anything about speech/language disorders/disability?

We Answered:

I am a 1st grade teacher and have my certification in early childhood and elementary education. As you say, it is hard to predict the future, but from what I have seen, yes. Most children improve drastically with early intervention (that is catching the disorder early and seeing specialists, therapists, etc.). One of my former students was born with a cleft palate, obviously making speaking very difficult. I honestly didn't know until his parents told me. There was no scar and he was in line with average speech development. The large majority of children do get better.

This is nothing to be ashamed of and not to be taken personally. You did nothing wrong...in fact you are doing everything right by helping him now. Its just a sad part of life that this happens to some children, and for some reason your son is one of them. I am just telling you this because in my experience many parents feel learning, speech, physical, and major disabilities are their fault...that they could have done something different and prevented it. Chances are you could not have changed this...don't feel guilty.

Since he is so young he most likely will improve, and improve more rapidly than if you had waited. You need to have good (if not great) communication with the person caring for your son while you are at work. Tell them everything you possibly can and get any and all information about what he does while in their care. I know you feel guilty about working, but being with other children may actually help him begin to speak more. Young children often talk to one another much more than they talk to adults (just like teenagers).

You are doing everything right. Chances are, everything will work out perfectly fine. Keep being the wonderful caring mother you are.

Tiffany Said:

Do you have to major in Communication Disorders to be a Speech Pathologist?

We Answered:

A lot of schools offer masters degrees in speech pathology. You could pursue a bachelors in psychology and then a masters in speech pathology/communication disorders. Grad school would take an extra year or two.

Naomi Said:

Is there a specific color awareness ribbon for speech or language disorders?

We Answered:

I haven't seen one yet. The site below has a ton of different ribbons available, as well as ones you can personalize...perhaps there is something there, and if nto you can always make one!