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What Is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)?
Working with the full range of human communication and its disorders, Speech Language Pathologists:
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Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
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Treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
In addition, Speech Language Pathologists may:
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Prepare future professionals in college and universities.
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Manage agencies, clinics, organizations, or private practices.
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Engage in research to enhance knowledge about human communication processes.
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Supervise and direct public school or clinical programs.
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Develop new methods and equipment to evaluate problems.
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Establish more effective treatments.
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Investigate behavioral patterns associated with communication disorders.
Speech Language Pathologists often work as part of a team, which may include Teachers, Physicians, Audiologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Counselors and others. Corporate Speech Language Pathologists also work with employees to improve communication with their customers and co-workers.
Work Sites
The practice and work of Speech Language Pathologists may take place in various settings:
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Public and private schools
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Hospitals
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Rehabilitation centers
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Short-term and long-term nursing care facilities
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Community clinics
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Colleges and Universities
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Private practice offices
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State and local health departments
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State and federal government agencies
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Home health agencies (home care)
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Adult day care centers
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Centers for persons with developmental disabilities
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Research laboratories
(information provided by asha.org)