What is an SLP?

An SLP, as defined by Super Duper Publications, is a highly trained professional who evaluates and treats children and adults who have difficulty with speech or language.

Although people often think of speech and language as the same things, the terms actually have very different meanings. If your child has trouble with speech, he/she struggles with the "how-to" of talking or the coordination of the muscles and movements necessary to produce speech. If your child has trouble with language, he/she stuggles with understanding what he/she hears or sees. Your child may struggle to find the right words or organize those words in a meaningful way to communicate a message or hold a conversation.