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Duties and Tasks
Speech pathologists may perform the following tasks: - establish the exact nature and severity of each client's communication problems, which may require the use of special equipment and tests
- plan and carry out treatment and management, taking into account the client's age, past and present social environment, and physical and intellectual abilities
- treat children who are unable to communicate effectively due to conditions such as cleft palate, hearing loss, delayed speech or language development, cerebral palsy or emotional disturbances
- treat adults whose language, speech or voice has been affected by surgery, disease or disorders of the nervous system, brain damage or hearing loss
- help children and adults overcome stuttering
- assess and treat children and adults who have difficulty chewing and swallowing
- act as a consultant to education, medical, dental and other health professionals
- provide ongoing counselling, advice and information to clients and families as a part of overall treatment.
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Quick Facts
