Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

1. Speech language pathology

1.1. SLP's work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults

1.2. Necessary credentials:

1.2.1. Bachelors degree

1.2.2. Masters degree

1.2.3. State licensure and certification

2. Speech language pathology and audiology fall under evidence based practices

2.1. Goal: To integrate clinical experience, research evidence, and patient preference

3. Communication

3.1. The process of sharing information between two or more persons. An exchange of ideas between sender(s) and receiver(s)

3.2. Communication disorders

3.2.1. Difficulty in one or more aspect of communication:

3.2.1.1. Formulation

3.2.1.1.1. Language disorder: a break down in formulation

3.2.1.2. Transmission

3.2.1.2.1. Speech disorder: a break down in transmission

3.2.1.3. Reception

3.2.1.3.1. Hearing disorder: a break down in reception

3.2.1.4. Comprehension

3.2.2. In addition to language, speech, and hearing disorders: communication disorders also encompass feeding and swallowing disorders

4. Audiology

4.1. Audiologists identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders related to hearing and balance

4.1.1. Usually dispense hearing aids and other assistive technology

4.2. Credentials needed

4.2.1. Bachelors degree

4.2.2. Doctoral degree

4.2.3. State licensure