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A Speech-Language Pathologist can treat THAT???

5/19/2017

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Scope of Practice for Speech Language Pathologists
Here's the 3rd installment for Better Hearing and Speech Month!

Speech-language pathologists can diagnose and treat a variety of speech and language disorders among children and adults (e.g., stuttering, voice disorders, articulation, language delays, etc.).  My practice happens to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric speech sound disorders, including articulation, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and other motor speech deficits.  But, there are 3 lesser known areas in addition to speech and language that many SLPs assess and treat...

1. Feeding and Swallowing...  yup!  We assess and treat all phases of swallowing. In fact, when I was working in the acute rehab setting, patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) were about 80% of my caseload.  There are also SLPs who specialize in the treatment of atypical eating among infants and children (e.g., food selectivity/refusal, negative physiologic response, etc.).

2. Cognition... SLPs frequently address attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive functioning in many different settings, such as hospitals, skilled nursing care facilities, private practices, schools, and even in patients' homes, 

3. Literacy... reading, writing, and spelling are a vital part of language, and are areas in which many SLPs choose to specialize.  We often think of "language" in terms of primarily spoken language, but written language is a logical and crucial extension of language development. 

Click here for more information about the SLP's Scope of Practice.

Happy Better Hearing and Speech Month!  #BHSM17
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7 Comments
Ontario Amateurs link
3/23/2021 05:54:05 am

Hi nice readiing your blog

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
7/5/2021 04:48:20 pm

I appreciate that this post stressed that speech pathology is relevant as it helps us to improve our speech skills. I do agree that it is important for us to learn the proper method as it will impact the quality of our speech. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I look for a trainer.

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Beverly Minyard link
8/26/2021 12:22:31 pm

I didn't know that speech pathologists can help with feeding and swallowing. My sister's daughter has been having a lot of issues with that. I will suggest that she look into going to a speech pathologist.

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Olivia Smart link
3/28/2022 02:42:43 pm

It's interesting to think that speech therapists can help with memory and problem-solving. My friend has been wondering if her son should see a speech therapist. It seems like they could help in areas that I never considered a speech therapist could help.

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DBT Therapy link
6/28/2022 08:11:32 am

Awesome piece, thank you for sharing it very insightful.
I know how hard it is for anyone who need to deal with this and these info were very helpful

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Max Jones link
6/29/2022 01:04:58 pm

Thanks for the info about speech and language therapy. My friend is having trouble with his speech. I'll help him look for speech and language therapy.

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