Speech-Language Pathology is a field of expertise practiced by a clinician known as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). or a speech therapist. SLP is considered a "related health profession" or "allied health profession" along with audiology, behavior analysis, optometry, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, physical therapy, and others. SLPs specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders (speech disorders and language disorders), cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders. SLPs also play an important role in the diagn ...
osis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (often in a team with pediatricians and psychologists). A common misconception is that speech-language pathology is restricted treatment of articulation disorders (e.g. helping English speaking individuals enunciate the traditionally difficult "r") and/or the treatment of individuals who stutter. In fact, speech-language pathology is concerned with a broad scope of speech, language, swallowing, and voice issues involved in communication, some of which include:
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Job Description. Job Description. TX-STAR is partnering with some fantastic school districts in the Dallas, Tx area. We are looking for SLP-A's to provide services to local students. We have some fantastic schools in Texas that we are continuing and actively recruiting for at the start of and all through each school year. Part-time and Full-time available. Flexible schedule. Benefits available. Duties. To help reduce or eliminate communication di...
