Tools and devices to help individuals produce or comprehend written or spoken
language.
, what is communication
a process people utilize in order to share information, ideas and emotions (hulit and
howard 2002)
what is language
code by which concepts of the world are represented by a conventional system of
arbitrary signals for communication (bloom 1988)
what is speech
oral manifestation of language
- primary modality by which we share concepts of the world and as such form social
bonds
what are some settings of employment for SLPs
1. early childhood family education centers
2. Preschools
3. K-12 Schools
4. Colleges and Universities
5. Hospitals and Clinics
6. Residential Health Care Facilities
7. Private Practice
8. Corporate SLPs
what % of SLPs work in education and what % in healthcare
56% of SLPS work in education and 39% in health care
What are the educational qualifications for an SLP?
Masters Degree in CSD or SLP with prescribed study and clinical practices
What exam do SLPs need to pass?
Praxis Exam
How many hours of clinical fellowship are required for SLPs?
Minimum of 1,260 hrs and 36hrs of full-time experience
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