Lois Said:

Speech language pathology/communication sciences and disorders majors or professionals, any input?

We Answered:

Right up until a few minutes ago, I was talking about the same thing with some friends.
When, however, come into play the contrast between scientific, physically documented, and the value of thought, it is difficult to find a universally accepted answer.
I think your question reflects the characteristics of encouraging a discussion rather than a solution.
Best wishes and success in life

Leon Said:

HELP - Speech or language disorder!?

We Answered:

when you are writing paragraphs and your opinion changes that happens to me all the time! i hate it but just remember why you stuck with your first thought or you just may be contradicting which is how i am .. If you have a problem speaking you may be dyslexic which many people have.. if you get nervous talking practice in the mirror or record your self having a conversation (i know sounds lame!) and listen to it and see what you can improve.. wish you all the best

Edgar Said:

Relocating: about to graduate with a master degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Swallowing Disorders?

We Answered:

Hasn't anyone mentioned to you that completing a CFY is a requirement for licensure and ASHA certification ("CCC")? Finish that before moving anywhere!

Melanie Said:

Question for Speech Pathologists: pursue an M.A. in Communicative Disorders, or M.A. in Education?

We Answered:

You may do it differently in Canada, but here in the US a speech path master's degree prepares one for medical specialty, and the M.Ed. prepares one for the school system. This is basically true in Europe, as well.
See caspla.ca for all the info you'll need in order to make a decision.

Katie Said:

if someone has both speech & language disorder they likely to understand text written out though?

We Answered:

Your question doesn't really make sense :S

But I understand to it to be: if someone has a speech and language disorder, are they likely to understand written text even if they do not understand speech?

Well, it really depends on the type of language disorder (aphasia) they have, and where the damage lies. Consider it logically - if there is damage to the link between ear and brain, then the patient will have trouble comprehending speech, yet understand written. If there is damage to the areas of the brain that process language input in general (e.g. Wernicke's area) both written and spoken language is intelligible. Fluent aphasia is an example of the the latter.

(By the way, the fact that they have a speech disorder is irrelevant to whether they can understand language, as, for example, with a non-fluent aphasia (e.g. Broca's aphasia) a patient can understand speech perfectly yet have great difficulty in producing it, as there are two separate areas of the brain responsible for language comprehension and language production, respectively.)

It doesn't seem like you have a language disorder if you wrote the question and understood my answer...what's the problem?