Speech Language Pathology Scholarly Journal
Speech-language
pathology is the
pathology (science) of speech and language (less formally referred to as speech therapy). It falls under the communication sciences and disorders discipline, which also include the closely aligned—but separate—study of audiology. Speech-language
pathology is focused on a range of human communication and swallowing disorders affecting people of all ages. The practice of speech-language
pathology includes those who want to learn how to communicate more effectively, such as those who want to work on accent modification or improve their communication skills. It also includes the treatment of people with tracheostomies and ventilators. Speech-language pathologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. These highly trained clinicians work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of professionals, which includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, teachers, physicians, audiologists, and psychologists, among others. Speech-language pathologists are highly educated and trained clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators. Speech-language pathologists, at a minimum, hold a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Language-speech pathologists can earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language
Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certification requirements are similar to state licensing requirements, so state licensed language-speech pathologists generally qualify for the CCC-SLP designation.
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