Audiology

Audiology is the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists identify, assess, and manage hearing and balance problems. They provide a range of services, including:

• Hearing evaluations: Identifying hearing loss and determining its severity.
• Hearing aid fitting and counseling: Helping patients select and use hearing aids effectively.
• Assistive listening devices: Providing devices to improve communication in noisy environments.
• Balance assessment and treatment: Addressing dizziness and balance disorders.

Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathology focuses on communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, and feeding disorders. They work with people of all ages, from infants to adults.

SLPs provide a range of services, including:

• Speech therapy: Addressing articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
• Language therapy: Helping individuals with language comprehension and expression.
• Cognitive therapy: Improving cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.
• Swallowing therapy: Treating swallowing difficulties.