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Where do Speech Pathologists Work?

They work in a range of settings such as:

Communities- inlcuding development of projects such as SpICE
Children with speech issues
Working with teachers to implement programs into the classroom

contexts (kindergartens, primary and secondary schools)

Health services in conjunction with a team of health professionals
Nursing homes
Hospitals
Universities
Rehabilitation services
Mental health services
Private practice
Specialist services for those with complex communication needs,

arising from disorders such as autism, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.

What is Communication?

Communication refers to the ability to understand and convey meaning to others. This could be to ask a question, answer a question, recount a story, request needs and wants and form relationships. Aspects of communication include: Speech, reading, symbols, writing, signs and gestures

Speech Pathology

Basic Terms frequently used in Speech Pathology

Speech: A tool for social interaction. Speech is a co-ordinated production of sounds and words.
Articulation: The formation of speech. This involves the motor movements of the mouth and other oral structures.
Phonology: The sounds that grouped together, can create words and language. This does not necessarily mean the alphabet!! For example, in phonology, the sound ‘ch’ is only considered as one sound.
Language: A socially shared code of which involves the use of words, sounds and gestures to communicate ideas and needs to a group of people. There are 2 different types of language:

Expressive Language: This is the language that a person themselves can correctly produce. This is the language used to convey a message and can be done by the means of verbal (speech) and non-verbal (gestures, facial expressions) communication.

Receptive Language: This is the language that a person can comprehend. It is the understanding of what is being said to you, as well as the interpretation of non-verbal communication.