Who is a Speech Therapist?

Speech Therapists are often called Speech-language pathologists. They study human communication and its development along with disorders. They also assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and oral feeding, swallowing skills of an individual to identify the problem.

What are the qualifications of Speech Therapist?

To be a Speech Therapist, one should have the following qualifications:

• B.Sc (Hons.) Speech & Hearing
• B. Ed in Special Education (Hearing Impairment)
• BSc - Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation
• MASLP
• Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech
• Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impaired)
• MSc in Speech and Hearing
• BSc - Speech & Hearing
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
• Post Graduate Certificate Course Auditory Verbal Therapy (PGCCAVT)
• Ph.D. - Speech-Language Pathology
• Bachelors in Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences
• BASLP

How often should I visit a Speech Therapist?

If an individual is suffering from speech difficulty, then he/she must visit a Speech therapist once a week or a few times a week. Treatment for speech difficulty may take few weeks or few months or few years. 

Why should an individual consult a Speech Therapist?

Individuals who are suffering from speech and communication-related diseases or disorders should consult a Speech Therapist. Few of the speech disorders are:

• Articulation disorder
• Stuttering and cluttering
• Resonance disorders
• Autism
• Receptive language disorders
• Cognitive communication disorders
• Expressive disorders
• Aphasia
• Slurred speech
• Slow speech

Can Speech therapists treat Stuttering?

Yes, the Speech Therapist can diagnose and treat stuttering. They plan appropriate speech therapy sessions for patients and can reduce the stuttering.

Does Speech Therapists perform any surgeries?

Speech therapists will not perform any surgeries, however, they diagnose and treat speech-related disabilities and disorders through speech therapy sessions.