Speech Language Pathology

Organization of Alberta Students in Speech (OASIS) - Student group representing SLP students at UofA

What is Speech Language Pathology and Audiology?
Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists definition :

Speech-language pathologists are autonomous professionals who have expertise in typical development and diorders of communication and swallowing, as well as assessment and intervention for these areas.

Speech-language pathologists are involved in a number of different activities to promote effective communication and swallowing for the individuals they serve. These activities may include: Speech-language pathologists may work directly with clients, and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them (e.g. friends, relatives, professionals, colleagues, supportive personnel etc.), for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication and swallowing.
 * Assessment of communication and swallowing disorders, which may involve: screening, identification, evaluation, and diagnosis.
 * Intervention for communication and swallowing disorders, which may involve: promotion, prevention, counseling, treatment, consultation, management, (re)habilitation, and education.
 * Education and supervision of students and professionals, including supportive personnel.
 * Consultation with and referral to other professionals.
 * Research.
 * University and/or college education and training.
 * Administration, management and policy development.

Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology at University of Alberta definition

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