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To
be a successful Speech Language Pathologist you should:
- Enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be flexible and creative in problem-solving.
- Have an interest in and aptitude for science and technology.
- Be patient, compassionate, and empathetic.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
A speech-language pathologist acquires a master's degree
after earning a bachelor's degree in one of the scientific
disciplines or in speech pathology. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. Prerequisite:
In addition to a master's degree or equivalent in speech
pathology, an acceptable supervised professional experience
period is required. NTE Specialty Area Test in Speech
Pathology or current Certificate of Clinical Competency
in Speech Pathology is also required. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Speech
- Language - Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(800) 638-8255
professional.asha.org
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza America Dr
Reston, VA 20190
(800) AAA-2336 audiology.org
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| What
is the salary for this career? $45,760-$72,800
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Speech-language pathologists
assess and treat persons with speech, language, and communication
problems, including articulation, voice, fluency, and
swallowing disorders. These disorders could be a result
of a variety of medical and developmental conditions,
including hearing loss, stroke, cerebral palsy, autism,
head injury, and mental retardation. They may select and
teach the use of augmentative and alternative communication
systems for individuals who are not able to speak. A speech-language
pathologist may perform research related to speech, language,
and communication problems. |
| Where
could I work? Speech-language pathologists
work in public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation
centers, clinics, early intervention agencies, and nursing
homes. They may also be self-employed in private practice.
Other workplace settings:
- Public Health Departments
- Speech and Hearing Centers
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
speech-language pathologists and audiologists is expected
to grow faster than the average through the year 2008. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven
- University of Connecticut, Storrs
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