Speech, Language, & Swallowing 
Language is our most human characteristic. It is essential to learning, working, and enjoying family life and friendships. There are many ways to express language. Speaking, using sign language, writing, and using computerized communication devices are some of the most common ones. The professionals who are educated to assess speech and language development and to treat language and speech disorders are speech-language pathologists (sometimes informally referred to as speech therapists). Speech-language pathologists can also help people with swallowing disorders.

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Self-Help Groups

  For a list of organizations that sponsor self-help groups for people with speech, language, and/or swallowing disorders, including Web addresses and other contact information.

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  Speech and Language Development 
There are typical patterns of development for speech and language from birth. Find out more about language and speech and how you can improve communication.

  Speech and Language Disorders  
There are a wide variety of speech and language disorders, some congenital and some acquired. People of all ages experience these disorders.

  ASHA Information Packets  
Find out more about speech, language, and swallowing issues by ordering free information from ASHA.

  Swallowing  
Swallowing is a function we all take for granted. Dysphagia is the inability to swallow correctly. Find out more about this potentially life-threatening disorder.

 

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Credit: Some information adapted from consumer/public information section of www.asha.org.