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Speech-Language Pathology in School Settings — Speech language pathology is a fast growing profession that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, offers about 96,000 jobs in the United States alone. It relates to many educational disciplines such as communication sciences, linguistics … Wikipedia
speech pathologist — speech language pathologist a person skilled and certified in speech pathology. Cf. speech therapist … Medical dictionary
Speech therapist — An older term for a speech language pathologist. * * * speech therapist n a person specially trained in speech therapy * * * a person specially trained to assist patients in overcoming speech and language disorders. Cf. speech pathologist … Medical dictionary
Speech therapy — The treatment of speech and communication disorders. The approach used depends on the disorder. It may include physical exercises to strengthen the muscles used in speech (oral motor work), speech drills to improve clarity, or sound production… … Medical dictionary
speech disorder — n. any conspicuous speech imperfection, or variation from accepted speech patterns, caused either by a physical defect in the speech organs or by a mental disorder, as aphasia, stuttering, etc. * * * ▪ medicine Introduction any of the… … Universalium
Speech sound disorder — Speech sound disorders are speech disorders in which some speech sounds (called phonemes) in a child s (or, sometimes, an adult s) native language are either not produced, not produced correctly, or are not used correctly. General characteristics … Wikipedia
speech pathologist — noun A therapist who treats disorders of speech, language, swallowing, or voice; a specialist in speech pathology. Also known Speech language pathologists (SLPs) or Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), depending on training and certification.… … Wiktionary
Pathologist — A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope. * * * A specialist in pathology; a physician who practices, evaluates, or supervises diagnostic tests, using materials removed from living or dead patients, and… … Medical dictionary
National Center for Voice and Speech — The National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS), is a multi site research and teaching organization dedicated to studying the characteristics, limitations and enhancement of human voice and speech. The NCVS is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with … Wikipedia
Esophageal speech — Esophageal speech, also known as esophageal voice, is a method of speech production that involves oscillation of the esophagus. This contrasts with traditional laryngeal speech which involves oscillation of the vocal folds. Instead, air is… … Wikipedia
