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greetings or practicing the social graces. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have social communication prob- lems. Social communication disorders are also found in patients with brain injuries or brain degenerative diseases. In addition, speech-language therapists deal with cognitive-com- munication disorders. These disorders may occur as a result of a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, dementia, or congenital brain disorders. Speech pathologists also work with patients who have swal- lowing disorders. Dysphagia is the medical term for any swal- lowing or esophagus malformations. These disorders, which often affect eating and swallowing, may be caused by an illness,

Speech language pathologists work to resolve many different problems, including speech issues caused by mouth, tongue, and throat deformities.

What Is a Speech-Language Pathologist?

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