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A speech-language pathologist is a professional who identifies, assesses, and provides treatment for individuals with speech, language, and swallowing problems.
What do speech-language pathologists do?
Working with a full range of human communication and its disorders, speech-language pathologists:
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Treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly
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Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders
Where do speech-language pathologists work?
Speech-language pathologists provide services and work in many different types of facilities including:
- Private practice offices
- Physicians offices
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Residential health facilities
- Adult day care centers
- Centers for persons with developmental disabilities
- Industry with hearing conservation programs
- Long-term care facilities
- Community clinics
- Community hearing and speech centers
- Health departments
- State and federal government agencies
- Research laboratories
- Public and private schools
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