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What is a

Speech Language Pathologist? 

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is a professional trained at the Master’s or Doctoral level to evaluate a person’s speech and language abilities and determine the best way to treat any problems that may exist. 

 

Many speech-language pathologists hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

Nicole's Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in Communication Disorders from Florida State University

  • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Missouri State University

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

  • Member of ASHA, The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

What are Speech Disorders?

A speech disorder can be characterized as a person having difficulty creating or forming the speech sounds needed for effective communication with others.

Some common speech disorders include:

  • Articulation DisordersDifficulty formulating specific speech sounds

  • Phonological DisordersDifficulty combining sounds to form words​

    • Omitting sounds (i.e. nake for snake)

    • Distorting sounds (i.e. thun for sun) 

    • Substituting some sounds for others (i.e. wed for red)

  • Fluency DisordersStuttering is the most common fluency disorder and can be characterized as an interruption in the flow of speech due to repeating words or sounds, prolongations, blocks, interjections or revisions. 

What are
Language Disorders?

A language disorder is often characterized in one of three categories: receptive, expressive, or a mixed receptive/expressive language delay.

 

  • Expressive Language DisordersMay involve difficulties with grammar, semantics or a person's overall ability to communicate effectively with others

  • Receptive Language DisordersOften manifest when a person has difficulty comprehending what others are saying to them 

  • Mixed Expressive/Receptive Language DisordersA combination of receptive and expressive language delay

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