License portability for speech-language pathologists and audiologists has been a long time in coming in the United States, but suddenly it’s nearly here: the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) has been finalized and is getting ready to roll …
Every year, there are new breakthroughs and new challenges in the world of speech-language pathology (SLP). That’s not news—in fact, your clinical training as an SLP is designed to give you the know-how and flexibility to adapt to new developments …
The gift of speech is a miracle that speech-language pathologists help deliver every day. Language is the basis of human communication. It’s how connections are formed, how knowledge is absorbed, how needs are made known. For most people, understanding just …
Anybody working as a speech-language pathologist knows how diverse and broad the field is in terms of the kinds of clients they serve, the disorders they treat, and in the different ways they can specialize. Some types of communication disorders …
Communication Disorders Major – Answering the Question: What Is a Degree in Communication Disorders All About? A communication disorders degree program teaches students a basic understanding of speech, language, and hearing processes. Graduates with a degree in communication disorders know …
Many children struggle with communication disorders. Having a speech impediment such as stuttering, lisping, muteness, or a delay is not uncommon as children develop. Disorders involving cognitive-communication abilities, swallowing, and voice also affect children. Pediatric speech-language pathologists, or SLPs, are …
Do speech pathologists need a master’s degree? You bet! The master’s in speech pathology remains the gateway degree to a career as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). From state licensure to national certification, a master’s degree in speech-language pathology or a …
When four-year-old Tyler started speech therapy, he was completely non-verbal, using simple cues – smiling, pointing – to communicate with his speech-language pathologist. In the course of just a few months, the work between Tyler and his SLP began paying …
A speech pathology bachelor’s degree provides a solid foundation in speech science, audiology, and language development and is the standard first-step degree for those who go on to earn a master’s or doctoral degree in preparation for a career in …
Audiologists help hundreds of thousands of Americans identify and fix hearing problems every year in the United States. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around 15 percent of American adults report some hearing difficulty. And …