Because all communication disorders carry the potential to isolate individuals from their social and educational surrioundings, it is essentail to find appropriate timely intervention. In this way an intial speech pattern can become a disorder which can cause difficulty in learning. Because of the way the brain develops, it is easier to learn language and communication skills bafore the age of 5. When children have muscular disorders, hearing problems or developmental delays, their acquisition of speech, language, and related skills in often affected. Speech-language pathologists assist children who have communication disorders in various ways.
Technology can help children whose physical conditions make communication difficult.
The use of electronic communication systems allow nonspeaking people and people with severe physical disabilities to engage in the give and take of shred thought. Vocabulary and concept growth continues during the years children are in school. Reading and writing are taught and, as students get older, the understanding and use of languge becomes more complex. Communication skills are at the heart of the education experience. The speech-language patholigist may assist vocational teachers and counselors in establishing communication goals related to the work experiences of students and suggest strategies that are effective for the important transition from school to employment and adult life.