Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

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"Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess and treat people who have speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They also treat clients who have problems swallowing."

"Speech-language pathologists work with clients who have speech and language problems, including related cognitive or social communication problems. Clients may have difficulty speaking, such as being unable to speak or speaking too loudly or softly. They also may have problems with rhythm and fluency, such as stuttering. Speech-language pathologists also work with clients who have problems understanding language."

[Excerpts taken from Occupational Outlook Handbook]

"Audiologists diagnose, manage, and treat patients who have hearing, balance, or related problems."

"Audiologists typically do the following:

• Examine patients who have conditions related to the outer, middle, or inner ear
• Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems
• Create treatment plans to meet patients’ goals
• Provide care for routine procedures, such as testing
• Fit and dispense hearing aids and other assistive listening devices
• Counsel patients and their families on ways to listen and communicate, such as by lip reading or through technology
• Evaluate patients regularly to monitor their condition and modify treatment plans, as needed
• Record patient progress
• Research the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders
• Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss"

[Excerpt taken from Occupational Outlook Handbook]