speech-language pathologist
Description
A speech-language pathologist (also called a speech therapist) helps people cope with
problems that affect communication – for example, problems with speech, language,
swallowing and voice, and flexibility in your face and mouth muscles. They may also help
with memory, attention and problem solving (cognitive aspects of communication). You may
see a speech-language pathologist after treatment for cancer that affects the head,
mouth or neck.