Speech and hearing therapy, also known as speech-language pathology, is a field of healthcare that addresses communication and swallowing disorders. It involves evaluating and treating speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing problems in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. The therapy works by first assessing a patient’s communication or swallowing abilities, which involves observing the patient and performing various tests to determine the type and severity of the disorder. Once the diagnosis is made, a customized treatment plan is created to help the patient achieve their communication or swallowing goals.