What is Speech-Language Pathology

What is a speech-language pathologist?

A professional who can diagnose and treat individuals with communication disorders. –Shames & Wiig

Most are ASHA certified.

Possess CCC

Need a license to practice in Pennsylvania

Areas that can be targeted by a school-based SLP:

Articulation/Phonology

Language

Fluency

Voice

Auditory skills/ Phonological awareness

Pragmatics (social skills)

Vocabulary

Apraxia

Autism