Speech-language pathologists are involved in a number of different activities to promote effective communication and swallowing for the individuals they serve. These activities may include:

• Assessment of communication and swallowing disorders, which may involve: screening, identification, evaluation, and diagnosis.
• Intervention for communication and swallowing disorders, which may involve: promotion, prevention, counseling, treatment, consultation, management, (re)habilitation, and education.
• Education and supervision of students and professionals, including supportive personnel.
• Consultation with and referral to other professionals.
• Research.
• University and/or college education and training.
• Administration, management and policy development.

Speech-language pathologists may work directly with clients, and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them (e.g. friends, relatives, professionals, colleagues, supportive personnel etc.), for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication and swallowing.

Find out more by visiting CASLPA's website.