By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Slash and Scroll | Lifestyle, Parenting and Beauty MagazineSlash and Scroll | Lifestyle, Parenting and Beauty MagazineSlash and Scroll | Lifestyle, Parenting and Beauty Magazine
  • News
    NewsShow More
    Beware of Chocolate and Seafood Nightmares Before Christmas
    Beware of Chocolate and Seafood Nightmares Before Christmas
    May 3, 2025
    Lunchables Contain High Levels of Lead and Sodium
    May 3, 2025
    How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink?
    How Much Water Do You Really Need to Drink?
    May 3, 2025
    High Levels of Exercise Do Not Offset a Poor Diet, Research Says
    April 6, 2024
    Sex Education in America’s Schools: Is It Working
    Sex Education in America’s Schools: Is It Working?
    April 7, 2024
  • Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness
    Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your physical and mental well-being, or just seeking a little inspiration, this is the perfect place to start.…
    Show More
    Top
    10 Best Foods for an Energy Boost
    April 7, 2023
    4 Best Foods to Boost Your Immunity
    May 3, 2025
    Can I Drink Coffee When Wearing Braces? [Must-Know Rules]
    April 1, 2023
    New Now
    DIY Saffron Serum: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making It at Home
    May 14, 2025
    Everything We Know About Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick’s Relationship
    May 6, 2025
    4 Best Foods to Boost Your Immunity
    May 3, 2025
    Five Things You Should Know About Curtain Cleaning
    April 29, 2025
  • Beauty
    Beauty
    Whether you’re looking for a daily beauty routine or a special occasion look, you can find it here – all the latest beauty trends and…
    Show More
    Top
    5 Essential Oils to Help Remove Wrinkles
    February 21, 2023
    Does Red Light Therapy Help Acne? (Myth or True)
    April 8, 2023
    Long-Term Botox Effects: Is It Bad for You?
    October 12, 2024
    New Now
    The Most Popular Diamond Shapes for Engagement Rings in 2025
    April 18, 2025
    Taylor Swift’s NFL Impact: Nearly $1 Billion Boost Since Dating Travis Kelce
    May 3, 2025
    Microcurrent: Is it Worth It for Collagen Production?
    December 13, 2024
    4 DIY Effective Hair Masks for Oily Hair & Scalp
    December 13, 2024
  • Relationship
    Relationship
    We’ve got everything you need to strengthen, enrich and make your relationships even more special. From tips for improving communication to advice on rekindling the…
    Show More
    Top
    Signs an Aries Woman is in Love With You
    Signs an Aries Woman is in Love With You
    March 14, 2024
    How to Choose the Right Wedding Dress Silhouette
    May 25, 2024
    7 Surprising Traits that Men find Attractive in Women
    February 21, 2023
    New Now
    Could Sexting Be the Start of a Possible Relationship?
    April 27, 2025
    What Should I Do When I Fall in Love with a Cam Girl?
    April 27, 2025
    Trending Colors and Themes for 2025 Wedding E-Invites: A Stylish Guide
    April 18, 2025
    Understanding Homosexuality: What Causes Homosexuality in Men?
    February 11, 2025
  • Parenting
    Parenting
    The latest parenting trends and strategies to help you give your children the best start in life. From creative ways to bond with your kids…
    Show More
    Top
    9 Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy
    February 18, 2023
    The Role of Play in Child Development: An Essential Perspective for Parents and Educators
    February 12, 2025
    Struggling to Convince Your Kids to Tidy Up? 7 Best Strategies That Always Work
    March 20, 2023
    New Now
    Best Costumes for Kid’s Parties: Fun, Creative, and Adorable Ideas
    April 27, 2025
    11 Places in the Home That Can Be a Danger to Babies and Toddlers
    April 18, 2025
    10 Creative Ideas for a 10-Year-Old’s Birthday Party
    April 18, 2025
    Top Picks: Best Short Story Books for Kids That Inspire Imagination
    April 18, 2025
  • Pets
    Pets
    Where everything is for the furry, feathered and finned members of your family. From food and toys, to grooming supplies and veterinary care, we’ve got…
    Show More
    Top
    Factors to Consider When Choosing a Pet
    February 21, 2023
    The Best Dog Breeds for a Single Person
    April 8, 2023
    Heat Therapy for Your Dog: An Overview
    March 2, 2024
    New Now
    What to Expect from Veterinary Relief Services
    July 6, 2024
    How Stress Affects Your Dog’s Digestive Health
    October 23, 2024
    Heat Therapy for Your Dog: An Overview
    March 2, 2024
    Factors to Consider When Choosing a Pet
    February 21, 2023
  • Horoscopes
    Horoscopes
    Show More
    Top
    Can You Share Your Tarot Reading?
    Can You Share Your Tarot Reading?
    August 11, 2023
    Can Astrology Predict My Future Husband?
    Can Astrology Predict My Future Husband?
    October 28, 2023
    What Zodiac Sign is the Most Difficult to Understand?
    December 17, 2023
    New Now
    How To Know If Aries Man Is Playing You? 12 Signs To Look For
    December 13, 2024
    The Devil Tarot Card Meaning: Love, Health, Money & More
    December 13, 2024
    Aries Sun and Gemini Sun Compatibility: Sex, Tips, Issues
    December 13, 2024
    The Science and Psychology Behind Believing in Good Luck
    August 23, 2024
  • Home & Decor
    Home & Decor
    Show More
    Top
    9 Must-Have Things A Self-Loving Woman Has In Her Bathroom
    February 10, 2025
    Key Changes to Property Land Tax in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2025
    April 18, 2025
    Is Basement Underpinning Worth It? A Charlotte Homeowner’s Guide
    February 10, 2025
    New Now
    How to Create a Hotel-Like Bedroom at Home
    April 30, 2025
    How to Keep Your Solar Panels Safe from Birds: A Complete Guide
    April 29, 2025
    Here’s Why Your Garbage Disposal Is Leaking – And How to Fix It
    April 29, 2025
    Why Would You Choose Concrete Driveway for Your Property?
    April 27, 2025
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Food & Drink
  • Garden & Outdoor
  • Gift Guides
  • My Bookmarks
  • Contact
  • About us
Reading: Speech Language Pathology and How It Can Help Your Child
Share
Slash and Scroll | Lifestyle, Parenting and Beauty MagazineSlash and Scroll | Lifestyle, Parenting and Beauty Magazine
Search
  • Saved
  • News
  • Health & Wellness
  • Beauty
  • Relationship
  • Home & Decor
  • Parenting
  • Pets
  • Food & Drink
  • Editors’ Picks
  • Newsletter
  • About us
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2023 Slash and Scroll. All Rights Reserved.
Child healthHealth & Wellness

Speech Language Pathology and How It Can Help Your Child

Last updated: June 27, 2024
Joselyn Cuthbertson
By Joselyn Cuthbertson
6 Min Read
Share
6 Min Read
Image by Brett Sayles via Pexels
SHARE

Speech Language Pathology can help your child if they are having trouble verbalizing or understanding conversations. Speech therapy, also known as speech language pathology, helps children overcome communication, language and swallowing problems.

IN THIS ARTICLE
What is Speech Language Pathology ?If your child is in need of speech therapy, you can look for these signs.How Speech Language Pathologists can HelpCommon Speech DisordersCommon Language DisordersPublicly Funded Options for Speech Therapy Related ServicesOptions for Private Payment of Speech Therapy Related Services

What is Speech Language Pathology ?

It may surprise you to learn that nearly one in every 1,000 Ontario babies are born deaf. Speech Language Pathology helps prevent and treat communication disorders, speech and swallowing disorders. These healthcare professionals provide patients and their families with education, training and counselling.

More Read

Effective Ways to Sugar Detox and Lead a Healthy Life
What Is My Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in Australia? A Comprehensive Guide
11 Process Essay Topic Ideas About Titanic

If your child is in need of speech therapy, you can look for these signs.

If your child has one or more of the following disorders, they may require speech therapists help.

  • Cognitive (intellectual or thinking) or developmental delay
  • Autism
  • Articulation problems
  • Weak oral muscles
  • Birth defects like cleft lips or palates
  • Disorders of feeding or swallowing
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Chronic hoarseness
  • Problems with motor planning
  • Hearing impairments

The Importance of Pediatric Speech Therapy

Early Intervention: Pediatric speech therapy focuses on addressing communication issues early in a child’s life. Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child’s academic and social success, overall development, and social interactions. Early identification and treatment of speech problems allows for more efficient and effective treatment. This sets the stage for an improved future.

Holistic development: Speech Therapy for Children goes beyond simple correction of speech sounds. This holistic approach takes into account language development, oral-motor coordination, and social communication skills. Pediatric speech therapy helps a child to feel confident and well-rounded by nurturing these aspects.

Common Speech Challenges for Children

Articulation Disorders: Articulation disorders involve difficulties in forming or pronouncing specific speech sounds. This can affect a child’s social interaction and self-esteem, as well as their ability to communicate.

Language delays:Language delay can be manifested as difficulties in understanding or expressing words and sentences appropriate for the child’s age. It can lead to difficulties in expressing ideas, understanding instructions and making meaningful connections.

Phonological Disorders: Phonological disorders relate to difficulties in organizing and using speech sounds within a language. Children with phonological disorder may substitute, omit or distort sound, affecting the overall intelligibility.

Orofacial issues: Orofacial issues involves improper function of the muscles and structures within the mouth and face. Speech, swallowing and facial development can be affected.

Autism Spectrum disorders: Children with autism spectrum disorders often have unique communication challenges. These individuals benefit from pediatric speech therapy by supporting their language development, social skills, and pragmatic abilities.

How Speech Language Pathologists can Help

Speech Language Therapists can help children with speech disorders and language disorders. Speech disorders are problems with sound production, while language disorder is a difficulty understanding words or putting them together to form an idea.

Common Speech Disorders

  • Articulation disorders and phonological disorders : difficulty pronouncing sounds or syllables, making it difficult for listeners to understand what’s being said.
  • Resonance and voice disorders: difficulties with pitch, volume or the quality or the voice that will distract the listener.
  • Fluency Disorders: Stuttering, repetition of words and sounds, and repeated syllables. Other secondary behaviours include hesitations in speaking and motor movements that are associated with stuttering.

Common Language Disorders

  • Receptive disorders: difficulty understanding oral language.
  • Expression language disorders: difficulties in expressing yourself through speech. A child who has expressive language disorder might have a limited vocabulary, be unable to string words together or use language in an inappropriate way.
  • Cognitive-communication disorders: problems with memory, attention, perception, organization, and problem solving that affects a child’s communications skills.

A speech-language pathologist can also help children who have dysphagia or eating disorders, which affect a child’s capacity to eat and drink. This includes problems with chewing and swallowing as well as coughing and gagging.

Publicly Funded Options for Speech Therapy Related Services

There are several options for funding services to treat speech and language disorders, depending on the condition of your child.

  • Contact your local infant hearing program to get a hearing screening as soon as possible.
  • For a free evaluation, contact your local Program for Preschool Speech and Language. This program is completely free and does not require a doctor’s referral.
  • School Health Support Services are provided by Local Health Integration Networks to children who attend public or private schools as well as homeschooled children. Speech language pathology is one of the health support services that is provided at no cost. You can find out more by reading the eligibility requirements or guidelines.
  • Assistive Devices Program (e.g. Hearing aid coverage.

Options for Private Payment of Speech Therapy Related Services

You can also pay privately to receive additional speech therapy.

Enter your postal code to find a speech-language pathologist. You can also select the type of practice you are looking for (e.g. On the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists site, you can find a speech language pathologist by entering your postal code and selecting the type of practice (e.g.

The cost of hiring a speech-language pathologist by yourself can range from $100 to $200, depending on whether the session is in a one-on-one setting or a group. OSLA’s Recommended fee schedule for Speech Language Pathology Services in Ontario.

A speech language pathologist can be hired directly by an organization or agency. These agencies often have strict policies and procedures to ensure that the highest level of care is delivered. They are accredited by third-party organizations.

TAGGED:kidsnew nowspeech therapy
Joselyn Cuthbertson
ByJoselyn Cuthbertson
Joselyn Cuthbertson a journalist specializing in technology and wellness, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and a Master of Mass Communication from the United States. She is an adjunct professor in media and psychology. She also works as a staff writer for AdWeek and contributes to high-authority magazines such as Forbes Entrepreneur and Huffington Post.

topics

  • Beauty
  • Best
  • Business
  • Editors' Picks
  • Espacio Latino
  • Fashion
  • Food & Drink
  • Gaming & Entertainment
  • Garden & Outdoor
  • Gift Guides
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home & Decor
  • Horoscopes
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Parenting
  • Pets
  • Relationship
  • Sports
  • Travel

Trending now

Gemini Moon Sign Compatibility

Gemini Moon Sign Compatibility: Personality Traits, Compatibility, and Meaning

13 Ways to Practice Self Care This Fall

Using Microcurrent to Rejuvenate Aging Skin

Who Should A Taurus Man Marry

Keep on reading

Health & Wellness

Does Red Light Help With Hair Growth (Myth or True)

By Slash Scroll Editors
Genetically Modified Foods
Nutrition & Vitamins

Genetically Modified Foods: Helpful or Harmful?

By Stephanie Kaila RDN, LD
Home & Decor

14 Bedroom Items To Invest In Before You Turn 30

By Victoria Hardin
Beauty

Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work for Cellulite?

By Slash Scroll Editors
Turmeric: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, and More
Nutrition & Vitamins

Turmeric: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, and More

By Stephanie Kaila RDN, LD
Parenting

How to Get Your Kid to Stop Throwing Food

By Nicole Wilson MSN, RN
Woman's Health

How Can I Delay My Period Naturally and Is It Safe?

By Stephanie Kaila RDN, LD
Home & Decor

Add to cart: 9 Must-Have Things A Successful Woman Has On Her Desk

By Slash Scroll Editors
Beauty

Green Tea and Red Light Therapy – A Powerful Combination In Skin Rejuvenation

By Laure Tessler
How To Win A Libra Man's Heart
Relationship

Exploring the World of Dating Online: A Modern Approach to Love

By Slash Scroll Editors
Relationship

Could Sexting Be the Start of a Possible Relationship?

By Slash Scroll Editors
Parenting

Will Acupuncture Help Me Get Pregnant?

By Slash Scroll Editors
Gift Guides

40 Gift Ideas for Moms That Have-It-All

By Slash Scroll Editors
Health & Wellness

7 Health Benefits of Sunbathing

By Slash Scroll Editors
Relationship

10 Signs That You’re Ready to Move in With Your Partner

By Laure Tessler
Home & Decor

9 Must-Have Things A Successful Woman Has Under Her Desk

By Slash Scroll Editors

SLASH + SCROLL

About
Contact
Advertise
Newsletter 
Careers
My Bookmarks
Guest Post

News

Beauty

Best

Celebrity

Business

Software & Tech

Law & Insurance

Gaming & Entertainment

Sports

Editors’ Picks

Garden & Outdoor

Gift Guides

Home & Decor

Horoscopes

Lifestyle

Parenting

Pets

Relationship

Sex Toys

Wedding & Ideas

 

Health & Wellness

CBD

Family Health

Sport & Fitness

Nutrition & Vitamins

Woman’s Health

Men’s Health

Child Health

Home & Decor

Travel

Espacio Latino

© 2019- 2025 Slash and Scroll. All rights reserved.   Privacy Policy  |  Terms and Conditions | Cookie Preferences

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?