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Search results for: "Language and Speech Disorders"

Speech problems

Speech problems often arise during childhood, but they can affect people of all ages. Learn more about common speech problems here.

Dysarthria

Dysarthria is when muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn about causes, symptoms and management.

Aphasia

Aphasia is a brain condition that involves difficulty with language and speech. A speech pathologist can help people with aphasia. Learn more.

Apraxia of speech

Apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes it difficult to move your mouth to produce sounds and words. Find out how a speech therapist can help.

Neurodiversity and neurodivergence

The concept of neurodiversity describes people who experience the world differently to others. Learn more about neurodiverse conditions.

Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of the brain involved in behaviour and language. Learn about FTD symptoms and treatments.

Speech pathology

Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.

Stuttering

Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech. Learn about the treatments and programs to help improve your speech.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Structured programs can help people learn to read and spell.

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