Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologists optimize an individual’s ability to communicate. They work with people of all ages who have difficulties communicating. Client conditions may include language-learning disabilities, stroke, laryngeal cancer, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder, hearing impaired, stuttering, and developmental delays.

What Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Do?

Provide prevention, screening, consultation, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and follow-up services for disorders of speech, language, swallowing, and cognition.
Establish augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies.
Provide services to individuals with hearing loss and their families.
Educate individuals, families, co-workers, and educators regarding acceptance, adaptation, and decision-making about speech, language and hearing sciences

Setting and Work Environment

Public Schools
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Early Intervention Programs
Universities
Private Homes
Private Practice
Rehabilitative Centers
Special Needs Schools

Job Features

Rewarding to help others
Work with team of professionals
Work with people of all ages
Vacation/holiday/sick pay
Employee benefits
Full-time or part-time work

Education

Masters Degree (minimum)
National Certification Exam