Speech Pathology Overview Print Adults and children with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders find the compassionate, comprehensive care they need with the experts of the Division of Speech Pathology. Our speech-language pathologists are skilled and continually trained in the latest medical, surgical and behavioral techniques for diagnosing and managing all speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. They work closely with doctors trained in brain, spine and nervous system conditions (neurologists); ear, nose and throat conditions (otolaryngologists); laryngology and voice disorders; rehabilitation concerns (physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists); children's medical conditions (pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, craniofacial team experts). Conditions and symptoms Aphasia Apraxia of speech, including childhood apraxia of speech Cognitive disorders associated with acquired brain injury, stroke and dementia Craniofacial disorders (for example, cleft lip and palate) Developmental speech, language and communication disorders (for example, specific language disability, speech-sound delay, autism spectrum disorder, stuttering) Dysarthria Dysphagia Voice disorders (for example, spasmodic dysphonia, laryngectomy) Unexplained acquired voice or speech disorders Nationally recognized expertise Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022–2023 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Request an appointment April 01, 2023 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter NeurologyDepartment homeSectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchPatient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals Speech PathologyRequest an AppointmentOverview ORG-20117539 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Neurology