Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with patients and their families to complete comprehensive evaluations, create customized plan of cares, provide therapy, and offer education and support. If you are working with an SLP, they:
Must obtain a Master’s Degree (M.S., M.A., M.Ed.)
Complete a Clinical Fellowship (working under the supervision of a certified SLP who determines if the fellow demonstrates the skills to receive a Certificate of Clinical Competence)
Have state and national certification (The National governing body for the U.S. is the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association/ASHA; holding these certifications are dependent on the state and job requirements)
Do extensive continued education/professional development to maintain their certification (differs per state and is about 30 hours every 3 years for national)
Can have specialities in specific therapeutic approaches, ages (e.g., newborn, early intervention, pediatric, school-age, adult, geriatric), settings (e.g., private practice, school, in-home, teletherapy, hospital), and diagnoses. (e.g., language disorders, stuttering, Apraxia, dysphagia)
SLPs can help all age ranges with the primary goal of increasing quality of life for patients and their families. Consult a SLP today!
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