Children born with a range of physical and mental
differences may be at risk for developing communication
problems and for later academic and psychosocial
failure. Clearly it is not feasible to directly
treat infants who are at risk for developing communication.
Instead, speech-language pathologists may counsel
and teach their parents or caregivers how to provide
an environment that is highly stimulating and
enriching for the development of language, speech,
and cognitive skills.
Preschool, elementary and secondary school children
may receive direct treatment for communication
deficits, whether they are developmental or acquired
later in life. At every stage of life it is critical
that the speech-language pathologist know and
apply their knowledge of cognitive, social, physical,
psychological, and communication development.
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