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  Speech Therapist
A speech therapist is a specialist with training in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of speech, voice, and language disorders who works with people, unable to make speech sounds or cannot make them clearly.
Speech therapists keep careful records on the evaluation and progress of patients, often developing and implementing individualized treatment programs based on the input of physicians, psychiatric social workers, and psychologists.
Overall, speech therapists must be able to understand and empathize with the emotional strains and stresses that such problems bring, both from the patient's and family member's point of view.
www.princetonreview.com /cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=147   (582 words)

  
 Speech therapy - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech therapy is the corrective or rehabilitative treatment of physical and/or cognitive deficits/disorders resulting in difficulty with verbal communication.
This includes both speech (articulation, intonation, rate, intensity) and language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, both receptive and expressive language, including reading and writing).
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) or speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services for all ages, in early intervention (ages 0-3 years old), preschool, primary and secondary schooling, home care, and hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes.
encyclopedia.learnthis.info /s/sp/speech_therapy.html   (182 words)

  
 Speech therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech therapy is the corrective or rehabilitative treatment of physical and/or cognitive deficits/ disorder s resulting in difficulty with verbal communication.
Speech Therapy Web Ring Web ring of interest to speech-language pathologists and therapists, with information for patients with specific speech, language, and learning disorders.
Speech and Language Sciences Information on research into speech and language disorders and the undergraduate course into speech and language therapy.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Speech_therapy.html   (534 words)

  
 Speech Therapy, Pediatric Speech Therapists - Children's Specialized Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Normal speech and language, as well as effective feeding skills, are essential to the proper development of infants, children, and adolescents.
As pediatric professionals, the speech therapists at Children’s Specialized Hospital are highly experienced with the unique needs of patients from birth through 21 years of age.
Our speech therapists are familiar with the developmental milestones that are normally attained at each stage in a child’s life.
www.childrens-specialized.org /programs/speech_hearing.php3   (136 words)

  
 Speech Therapy
The field of speech therapy is often called speech pathology, and speech therapists are sometimes known as speech-language pathologists or speech clinicians.
Speech therapists diagnose their patients' speech problems and try to learn their causes.
The speech therapist must consider the age of the patient, the case history, the type of speech disorder, and the information gained during therapy.
www.a2zpsychology.com /psychology_guide/speech_therapy.htm   (821 words)

  
 Speech Therapy Child, Speech Therapist Idea, Activity, Language
Speech therapy is a service provided by a health care professional that helps a person improve his or her ability to communicate.
Speech therapy services are provided by a speech therapist, also known as a speech and language pathologist.
A speech therapist may specialize in certain kinds of problems, so it is important to choose a speech therapist carefully.
www.speechforkids.com   (757 words)

  
 Speech Therapy
Our psychologist was incensed upon reading this therapist's written report and he phoned her (while we were in his office) to express his displeasure that she had stepped over the bounds of her professional knowledge.
Apparently the speech therapist from the Scottish Rite had contacted a friend at the district (without my permission) and suggested that they get in touch with me to arrange for assessments as my son was in desperate need of special services.
It is unfortunate that a number of speech therapists have illustrated their lack of professionalism by sending me emails filled with an assortment of perjorative names and profanity.
www.bayshoreeducational.com /speech.html   (1841 words)

  
 So - Changing the Roles of Teachers and Speech Therapists - ISEC 2000
Initially, speech therapists played a dominant role in the teaching activities; subsequently, the teachers and the therapists led the class alternately; finally, the language teachers played in dominant role in the class teaching with the speech therapists acting as assistant or advisor.
Conversely, speech therapists tended to develop therapy activities for individual students without considering the school curriculum a student was intended to follow.
The form and extent of changes language teachers' and speech therapists' changes of roles mediated through collaboration in CLP was ascertained experientially during the development of the program and afterwards, more objectively, through the questionnaire survey.
www.isec2000.org.uk /abstracts/papers_s/so_1.htm   (2998 words)

  
 Speech Delay - speech and language frequently asked questions regarding speech therapists and speech therapy."> ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Before a speech and language evaluation is conducted, a hearing screening or test should be conducted to rule out a hearing loss.
There are multitudes of possible "causes" for a speech and/or language disorder in children.
A speech/language Pathologist is a licensed and certified (or temporarily certified) clinician specializing in speech and language disorders.
www.speechdelay.com /testrosefaqs.htm   (924 words)

  
 Speech-language pathologists
Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow rapidly because the expanding population in older age groups is prone to medical conditions that result in speech, language, and swallowing problems.
Speech and language difficulties can result from a variety of causes including stroke, brain injury or deterioration, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, voice pathology, mental retardation, hearing impairment, or emotional problems.
Courses cover anatomy and physiology of the areas of the body involved in speech, language, swallowing, and hearing; the development of normal speech, language, swallowing, and hearing; the nature of disorders; acoustics; and psychological aspects of communication.
www.bls.gov /oco/ocos099.htm   (1359 words)

  
 CMMR: Speech Therapists Fear Prop. 227's Potential Impact
But Juan was lucky: His therapist could treat him in his native language, an anomaly at a time when, across the country, speech therapists are in short supply and those who speak more than one language are even more rare.
Speech therapists already carry heavy caseloads, in part because their rigorous education and training dissuades large numbers from entering the profession.
By law, assessment of the speech problem must be in the native language, with district translators or volunteers called in to assist.
www-rcf.usc.edu /~cmmr/L.A.Times_May24.html   (963 words)

  
 Speech therapy Article, Speechtherapy Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech therapy is the corrective or rehabilitative treatment of physical and/or cognitive deficits/ disorders resulting in difficulty with verbal communication.
This includes both speech (articulation, intonation,rate, intensity) and language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,pragmatics, both receptive and expressive language, including reading and writing).
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) or speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide range of services for all ages, inearly intervention (ages 0-3 years old), preschool, primary and secondary schooling, home care, and hospitals, rehabilitationcenters, and nursing homes.
www.anoca.org /language/difficulty/speech_therapy.html   (246 words)

  
 Find Speech Therapists at Stuttering Resource Directory .com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech therapists in the military perform some or all of the following duties:...
Speech therapists share their expert information for parents and teachers concerning speech language delays, ages, milestones, developmental delays,...
Speech therapist resources, discussion areas, job classifieds, chat room, message rorum, speech therapy product listings, education courses, and a databank of therapists in many locations.
www.stuttering-resource-directory.com /speech-therapists.html   (246 words)

  
 Berkeley Parents Network: Speech Problems & Speech Therapists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The speech would be provided by a speech therapist contracted by the school district.
She saw 2 different speech therapists, the first was not a good match for her, wanting her to sit still for long periods, not playful enough, she began to dread going.
By far the best Speech therapist I have had the pleasure of working with in my career as a special educator here in the bay area is Tiphany Kaufman of SPEECH in San francisco.
parents.berkeley.edu /recommend/therapy/speech.html   (2439 words)

  
 Speech Therapy Jobs: Speech Language Pathologist Jobs for Speech Therapists
Speech therapy job opportunities from OH include permanent speech language pathologist job positions for speech therapists across the country.
Once your consultant finds applicable Speech Therapist job for you, he or she will review them with you and get your approval to submit your information to the employer.
Your OH consultant will stay in contact with you from the time you sign your new Speech Language Pathologist job contract, assist you as you move through the relocation process and be available as you settle into your new practice and community to help in any way possible.
www.onwardhealthcare.com /allied-slp/permanent-therapy.aspx   (533 words)

  
 Speech Delay.com - Expert information on speech and language delays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
From a baby's first cries and coos to the complex speech production of adults, we all need and desire to communicate with others.
This website was created to help parents, caregivers, teachers, friends, therapists, and relatives of language/speech delayed children.
We cover a variety of topics, with "talking tips" for adults; a speech forum to communicate with a speech-language and/or hearing expert, or peers; links to many other helpful sites, a sign language section with multiple common signs, and a "books/products" section if you choose to obtain further information/helpful products.
www.speechdelay.com   (255 words)

  
 NMAP: The UK's gateway to high quality Internet resources in Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists is "responsible for the promotion and maintenance of high standards in the education, clinical practice and ethical conduct of speech and language therapists." The site provides details of accredited courses, postgraduate educational opportunities, publications and press releases.
Speech and Language Therapy in Practice ('Speechmag') is a UK based quarterly journal for practicing speech and language therapists and students.
Apart from the position statement itself the document covers the context of VLE in speech and language therapy, the reasons why and the conditions under which it should be undertaken, procedural and medicolegal issues, training and competency.
nmap.ac.uk /browse/rcn/4417.html   (4459 words)

  
 Treating cerebral palsy: occupational therapy
The job of an occupational therapist is to hone the ability of the fine-motor skills and small muscles, which include hands, feet, mouth, fingers and toes.
When you and your occupational therapist are considering your child’s seating needs, it is important to obtain a clear idea of what final outcome you are looking to achieve.
Occupational Therapists are also trained to evaluate the child’s sensory system to determine whether a primary sensory deficit is present or whether a child has difficulty processing sensory information.
www.treatmentofcerebralpalsy.com /06-occupational-therapy.html   (642 words)

  
 Speech Staffing Specialties, Inc.
Facilitate a supportive and enriching relationship between the speech therapist and the organization to which they are hired.
Create a staffing system that can be utilized by speech therapists as well as organizations with speech therapy needs.
We realize the continued demand of speech therapists in all settings and will work toward narrowing the gap between the need and the demand for speech therapists.
www.speechstaffingspecialties.com   (155 words)

  
 Speech Therapists Salary
The current market for speech therapists is saturated with a high demand for qualified individuals.
As such, speech therapists' salaries have seen a significant increase over the years, motivating many working individuals to get back in the job market in hopes of finding better paying positions.
With only 10 percent of speech therapist positions being broadly advertised, it's no surprise that there is quite a bit of competition.
www.rehaboptions.com /speech-therapists-salary.html   (326 words)

  
 UK Speech Therapists & Language Therapy Locum Job Agency - PJ Locums
If you meet the requirements for UK Speech Therapists jobs, register with PJ Locums to generate your CV.
Overseas candidates for Speech Therapy jobs are required not only to be approved by the RCSLT, but also registered with the HPC before practising in the UK.
Information on the approval to practice for overseas-trained Speech Therapy and Language Therapists can be obtained from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist.
www.pjlocums.co.uk /speechlang.htm   (214 words)

  
 Find Traveling Speech Therapists at Stuttering Resource Directory .com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
She has spent several years traveling as a contract speech therapist for a national rehab company...
Provides temporary staffing of traveling physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologist, for schools, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech - Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
www.stuttering-resource-directory.com /traveling-speech-therapists.html   (386 words)

  
 Delv.co.uk: speech therapists websites in the UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech and language jobs - nationwide locum and permanent positions.
Find speech therapists and more at Lycos Search.
At eBay you can find practically anything, even speech therapists.
www.nlp-courses-uk.co.uk /training/speech_therapists.html   (131 words)

  
 Speech Language Pathology / Speech Therapy Resources
Corporate Speech Pathology Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate SLPs to the area of corporate speech, and promote their services to the public.
Speech and Language Milestone Chart from the LDOnline, the interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and children.
Customers use their products for speech and voice assessment; to treat articulation disorders, voice disorders, and phonological disorders; for advanced speech analysis and speech measurement; for speech synthesis; to develop products for spoken language applications; for research involving spoken language; and for second language instruction.
www.herring.org /speech.html   (6803 words)

  
 Speech & Language Therapists - The UK's finest medical health recruitment company.
Speech and Language Therapists - The UK's finest medical health recruitment company.
As a key staff shortage area in the UK, Mediplacements currently require Speech and Language Therapists for both temporary and permanent employment throughout all regions.
You can browse a selection of some of our current vacancies by selecting ‘Speech and Language’ in the Job Search field to the left or alternatively call Helen Ashton to discuss your personal requirements on 0845 230 6666.
www.mediplacements.com /therapists.php   (237 words)

  
 Union of Speech Therapists 1962-75
The Union of Speech Therapists' papers form part of the archive of the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs.
An authority file exists for the Union of Speech Therapists (GB 0152 AAR1054) and its predecessor, the Speech Therapists' Professional Association (GB 0152 AAR951).
The Union of Speech Therapists was formed in 1957 as the Speech Therapists' Professional Association.
www.warwick.ac.uk /services/library/mrc/ead/079UST.htm   (262 words)

  
 for Speech Therapists globally
Speech therapist - Aatifa Ahmed 3/1/2004, 12:28 pm
speech therapist (india) - sonal bhandari 11/22/2004, 10:20 pm
Re: speech therapy vacancies - asif raza sheikh 8/12/2003, 1:31 pm
members.boardhost.com /Jeanne   (1850 words)

  
 Speech - Language Pathology and Speech Therapists in Orlando
Speech - Language Pathology and Speech Therapists in Orlando
therapist is actually taking measurements of specific communication skills.
A full speech evaluation is considerably more thorough than a screen.
www.collaborativefunction.com /faqs_speech.html   (495 words)

  
 Health Care Information Resources -- Speech Therapists Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Speech therapists - ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for members and for the public
Speech therapists - B.C. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Speech therapists - Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association research, treatment & professional concerns
www-hsl.mcmaster.ca /tomflem/speech.html   (265 words)

  
 NZSTA Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
NZSTA is the professional self-regulatory body for speech-language therapists in
Acts as the professional liaison between New Zealand speech-language therapists and associated professional and government bodies.
Send mail to nzsta@nzsta-speech.org.nz with questions or comments about this web site.
www.nzsta-speech.org.nz   (94 words)

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