speech-language pathology

[ speech-lang-gwij puh-thol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study and treatment of speech and voice disorders, as stuttering, lisping, or lalling, and of language disturbances, as aphasia or delayed language acquisition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speech-language pathology¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

More recently, Brigham Young University’s masters’ program in speech-language pathology was subjected to an accreditation review due to the university’s determination that treating transgender students in the program’s clinic was against the university’s religious mission.

From Washington Post

“The general public assumes that if someone doesn’t respond, they are intellectually challenged,” said Roberta DePompei, a retired professor of speech-language pathology at the University of Akron.

From Los Angeles Times

“You know what things are. You are the person you were — but others don’t know that,” said Lyn Turkstra, a professor of speech-language pathology and neuroscience at McMaster University in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am not aware of any research or evidence that demonstrates that face masks worn by adults when interacting with children prevents or delays speech and language development in typically developing children,” says Diane Paul, director of clinical issues in speech-language pathology at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

From Washington Post

Public Schools until Maya Angelou Public Charter School took over the responsibility in October — is supposed to have services such as speech-language pathology to ensure that each person is able to access the curriculum.

From Washington Post