“Does an audiologist treat speech problems?”

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“Does an audiologist treat speech problems?”

My daughter has speech problems and I want to help her. Does an audiologist treat speech problems?

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**Amelia Sterner** Speech-Language Pathologist Cridersville, OH · Accepted Answer

Amelia Sterner Speech-Language Pathologist Cridersville, OH

No, a speech language pathologist addresses speech disorders.

**Tami El Habachi** Speech-Language Pathologist McKinney, TX · Accepted Answer

Tami El Habachi Speech-Language Pathologist McKinney, TX

No, a Speech-Language Pathologist treats speech difficulties. There are some Speech-Language Pathologists that are also certified in audiology.

**Adrienne Bagwell** Speech-Language Pathologist Monticello, AR · Accepted Answer

Adrienne Bagwell Speech-Language Pathologist Monticello, AR

You would most likely want to consult a speech-language pathologist. Hearing is usually screened as part of an evaluation.

**Terlenda Lassiter** Speech-Language Pathologist · Accepted Answer

Terlenda Lassiter Speech-Language Pathologist

A speech-language pathologist is the professional you would take your daughter to in order to receive an assessment for speech impairment.