Speech and Language Therapist

Helps people with communication and swallowing disorders.

Degree

Also known as

Speech-Language PathologistSLTCommunication TherapistVoice Therapist

Essential Skills

Differential diagnosis of communication disordersDysphagia assessment and managementAAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) prescriptionTherapy programme design and deliveryStandardised assessment tool administrationReport writing for multidisciplinary teams

Good to Have

Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)Parent-mediated intervention

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