How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Speech and Hearing Clinic Director
  • Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher
  • Speech and Language Clinician
  • Speech and Language Specialist
  • Speech and Language Teacher
  • Speech and Language Therapist

  • Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

  • Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
  • Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
  • Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
  • Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
  • Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
  • Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.

  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.