A Speech and Language Therapist treats infants, children and adults with various levels of speech, language and communication problems or difficulty swallowing, drinking and eating. It is also among its duties to treat a number of ailments such as cleft palate, stuttering, speech delay and voice disorders.

What Does a Speech and Language Therapist Do? What are their Duties and Responsibilities?

Although the responsibilities of the speech and language therapist vary according to the type of disease, the general job description can be grouped under the following headings;

To describe speech and communication difficulty or disorder,

To identify the source of the problem,

To prepare a treatment program suitable for working individually or in groups to ensure the recovery of the patient,

Communicating with doctors, physiotherapists, teachers, family members and caregivers,

Organizing controlled therapy sessions with individuals, groups or families,

To inform the person responsible for the care of the patient about the methods of implementation of the treatment program,

To monitor the progress of the treatment program,

Teach clients more effective communication techniques, including sign language, lip reading, and voice enhancement.

Advising people to control or strengthen their tongue, jaw, facial muscles and respiratory mechanisms,

Building relationships with people of all ages, motivating patients and gaining their trust,

Recording patient information and case notes,

Adhering to customer privacy