Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) is at the crossroads between medicine and psychology. Speech and Language Therapist provides screening, prevention, evaluation, diagnoses and treatment of verbal and non-verbal communication difficulties and oro-facial related problems such as dysphagia or swallowing problems and facial paralysis.

Speech and language Therapists, also known as Speech Pathologists, Orthophonistes and Logopèdes are Allied Health professionals. They provide prevention care and support for patients of all ages and their families or caregivers. They work collaboratively with parents, caregivers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and doctors. SLTs provide training and family education.