Who is a Speech Therapist?

Speech Therapists are medical professionals who evaluate, diagnose, manage, and treat speech, language, communication problems, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They are also called Speech-language pathologists.

What qualifications do Speech Therapists have?

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

What conditions can a Speech Therapist treat?

Some of the conditions that a Speech Therapist can treat are:

• Articulation disorders
• Resonance disorders
• Dysarthria
• Aphasia
• Expressive disorders
• Fluency disorders
• Receptive disorders
• Cognitive communication problems
• Swallowing and feeding disorders
• Speech delays
• Language delays

When should an individual visit a Speech Therapist?

An individual can visit a Speech Therapist if they have any of the following issues:

• Slurred speech due to stroke
• Speech problem due to head injury
• Problems with short term memory
• Dementia-related speech and language issues
• Accent modification
• Voice and communication change

How do I consult a Speech Therapist?

You can consult a Speech Therapist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

How often should an individual visit a Speech Therapist?

It is recommended that an individual should visit a Speech Therapist if they notice irregularities in their speech and language following an injury, disease, or neurological condition. If a person has an existing condition, they must follow up with their Speech Therapist as advised.