Speech / Language
Pathologist
What is a speech/language pathologist?Speech/language pathologists
specialize in evaluating and treating people with communication problems
that result from disability, surgery, or developmental disorders. This
includes both receptive (understanding speech) and expressive (speaking)
communication problems. They also evaluate and treat people with
swallowing disorders due to stroke, brain injury, or other nervous system
impairments.
Speech/language pathologists often direct care related to the
following:
- speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- speech fluency and stuttering disorders
- voice disorders
- augmentative communication devices
- written language disorders
- cognitive (thinking, memory, and learning) disorders
Speech/language pathologists may practice in a variety of settings,
including the following:
- hospitals
- inpatient rehabilitation centers
- outpatient rehabilitation centers
- nursing homes
- home health settings
- schools
- private practice
Most speech/language pathologists hold a Master's degree and have
national certification through the American Speech and Hearing Association
(CCC-SLP or CCC-A).
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