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What is Speech-Language Pathology?

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a highly-trained professional who evaluates and treats those who have difficulty with speech or language skills. Although people often think of speech and language as the same thing, the terms are used to specify very different treatments. If your child has trouble with speech, they struggle with the “how-to” of talking—the coordination of the muscles and movements necessary to produce speech. This may impact  their ability to use correct speech sounds when they talk.  Sometimes this makes children's speech difficult to understand when they speak in conversation. If your child has trouble with language, they struggle with understanding what they hear or see. Your child may struggle to find the right words and/or organize those words in a meaningful way to communicate a message or hold a conversation. Language may also impact reading, writing, and spelling as they enter school. The following list differentiates the difference between speech and language:

Speech Disorders
  • Articulation - the way we say our speech sounds  
  • Phonology - the speech patterns we use 
  • Apraxia - difficulty planning and coordinating the movements needed to make speech sounds
  • Fluency - stuttering 
  • Voice - problems with the way the voice sounds, such as hoarseness  

Language Disorders
  • Receptive Language - difficulty understanding language 
  • Expressive Language - difficulty using language 
  • Pragmatic Language - social communication; the way we speak to each other
  • Literacy- the ability to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential. 




Allison Winters
M.Ed., CCC-SLP. C-SLT
Shawnee, KS 66216
913-777-4SLP (4757)

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What Clients Say
“Allison has been a critical part in helping my daughter learn how to read more efficiently and she is now reading above her 5th grade-level. I am so thankful for all she has done for our family.” -Amy 
 
“Not only were we able to schedule an evaluation with Mrs. Winters within 3 weeks of initially calling, she answered all of my questions so we knew exactly what to expect on the day of testing. She also set aside time for a separate 2 hour meeting for my husband and me explaining all of Nathan’s results and gave us a plan to help him with his reading!” -Nicki N.

"Mrs. Winters helped me a lot with my reading. At first I didn't like having to go see her every week after school but now I don't mind at all because I can read!" -Luke Z.