speech-language pathologists focus on the assessment and treatment of a broad range of speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication impairments. such impairments may result from structural or functional causes and may have developed over time or have resulted from stroke, head injury, or cancers of the head and neck.

western university’s speech-language pathology program is an international leader in the profession and has played important roles in the development of innovative language, speech, swallowing and voice therapies. individualized learning happens through laboratory experiences and teaching clinics, and access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.