1986 Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages 178-189
The root of logopedics and phoniatrics may date back to the middle of 19th century. At that time, many scholars such as Helmholtz, Broca and Wernicke reported their important findings on hearing, laryngeal physiology and language disorders.
In 1854, Garcia first observed living human larynx using a dental mirror. This was followed by Czermak, who applied this new technique to clinical diagnosis of laryngeal pathologies. In this era subspecialization of each existing speciality developed in medicine.
From late 19th century to early 20th century, logopedics and phoniatrics developed gradually in European countries. Above all, Gutzmann in Berlin attracted many scientists to his specialized department.
Later in 1911, Froschels opened his logopedic and phoniatric clinic in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Vienna. Based on his conference on the speech disorders, IALP (International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics) eventually storted in 1924.
In Japan, it took a long time until the establishment of the Japan Society of Logopedics and Phoniatrics by Prof. Satta in 1956.
