How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
  • Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
  • Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
  • Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.

  • Supervise technical medical personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.