How do they match: Speech-Language Pathologists

  • Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher
  • Speech and Language Teacher

  • 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.

  • Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
  • Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
  • Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.

  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.