This section focuses on the treatment and management of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Aphasia (a language disorder caused by brain damage)
- Dysarthria (a speech disorder caused by neurological damage)
- Apraxia (a motor speech disorder)
- Voice disorders (problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice)
- Cognitive-communication disorders (problems with attention, memory, and problem-solving that affect communication)
- Swallowing disorders (difficulties with swallowing food or liquid)
- etc.
An S-LPa (CDA) works with adults to:
- improve clients' communication skills,
- help clients regain the ability to speak or swallow
- learn alternative ways of communicating.