Speech and language therapists are involved in the care of a wide range of pathogies. Recent changes have been marked by an increased involvement in feeding and swallowing work with premature babies, and oropharyngeal cancer sufferers. Changes have also occurred in assessment and management of communication problems resulting from acquired neurological pathologies such as stroke, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Some of these are discussed in the following article.
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Royal Manchester Childrens Hosp, Univ Dept Anaesthesia, Manchester M27 4HA, Lancs, EnglandRoyal Manchester Childrens Hosp, Univ Dept Anaesthesia, Manchester M27 4HA, Lancs, England