Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) know that they
make a difference in the lives of every person
they work with, whether it’s a child with a speech
production error, a young person with language
and memory problems resulting from a traumatic
brain injury, or a grandfather who has great
difficulty talking, understanding, and swallowing
following a stroke.
Speech-language pathology is a very people-oriented
profession. SLPs work with individuals or small
groups on a continuing basis for weeks, months
or even years at a time (some communication problems
cannot be “cured” and even evolve as a child develops
or as a disease progresses). Therapy often involves
the entire family, the classroom teacher, the
entire class, and sometimes co-workers and friends.
Sometimes, SLPs work in consultative situations
such as when they assist classroom teachers in
managing student needs.
Because of the nature of therapy,SLPs get to know
a lot about their clients—their families
and friends, their work and hobbies, and other
aspects of their lives. This knowledge and interaction
allows the SLP to tailor treatment to meet individual
communication needs.
Speech
Production Error | Traumatic
Brain Injury | Stroke
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