Diagnose and treat communication disorders

 Public and private schools  Hospitals  Rehabilitation centers  Short-term and long-term nursing care facilities  Community clinics  Colleges and universities  Private practice offices  State and local health departments  State and federal government agencies  Home health agencies (home care)  Adult day care centers  Centers for persons with developmental disabilities  Research laboratories

 Must have a master’s degree in Communication Disorders  Successfully complete a nine month clinical fellowship  Pass a national examination (Praxis)  For most states, must hold a state licensure, as well

SLP’s work with:  Audiologists  Teachers  Parents  Social workers  Psychologists  Occupational Therapists  Physical Therapists

Speech-Language Pathologists work with people of all ages.  Cleft palate  Genetic syndromes (like Down Syndrome)  Hearing impairments  Developmental Delays  Cerebral Palsy  Autism  Dementia patients  Stroke patients  Traumatic Brain Injury

$43,000-90,000 depending on work setting, education, level of experience SLPA’s $24,000-61,000

 Speech Articulation  Speech Fluency  Voice  Receptive and Expressive Language  Swallowing Disorders

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