The essential control mechanism for all anatomy, physiology,
cognition, speech, language, hearing and swallowing
functions is the brain. Accidents, illnesses or
disease processes can damage the brain in ways
that interfere with function. Speech-language
pathologists must have a thorough understanding
of the body, brain and nervous system to understand
the impact of brain damage on communication, which
includes speech, language, hearing, swallowing,
and cognition. Then speech-language pathologists
can help patients communicate and swallow in spite
of their deficits.
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