Did you know? 

• Speaking is the most complicated skill that we learn, for which we receive no training! 

• Your accent gives away your native state/country. Why? 

• In spite of good hearing some children cannot respond to their name. 

• A hearing aid should never be purchased over the counter. 

• Stammering can be treated effectively in children and adults. 
  A stroke can rob, partially or completely, your ability to speak, read, write and understand language. 
   
   

An audiologist and speech pathologist can tell you more on all the above points! 

Who is an Audiologist? 

An audiologist is trained in assessment and rehabilitation of people with hearing disorders. He is also trained to prescribe hearing aids. 

What does a speech pathologist do? 

A Speech pathologist is trained in assessment and treatment of children and adults with Speech and Language (Communication) Disorders. 
 
 

Adult Communication Disorders 

• Speech Problems in adults 

• Language Disorders in adults 

Childhood Communication Disorders 

• Speech Problems in children 

• Language Disorders in children 

Some examples of speech and language disorder are – stuttering, selective mutism, dysarthria, apraxia. 

You can also go through the article What does a Speech –Language Pathologist do? 

 
Radhika Poovaiah (MSc, Speech and Hearing Sciences) is the Founder-Director of Samvaad Speech and Language Rehabilitation Centre, Bangalore. She has over 17 years of experience in the field and is also a consultant at Manipal Hospital and HOSMAT. 
 
 
 

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