speech pathology

The practice of speech-language pathology includes prevention, diagnosis, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive disorders; elective modification of communication behaviors; and enhancement of communication. This includes services that address the dimensions of body structure and function, activity, and/or participation as proposed by the World Health Organization model.
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Speech pathology n. The science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of functional and organic speech defects and disorders. [more]Speech pathology - Community and Resources