| Something controversial or provocative about this subject There exists some overlap of professional expertise with other discliplines (Occupation & Physical Therapies, Special Ed. and Learning Resource Teachers, ENT's, etc.)There are also varying levels of skill (licensed, assistant, aid, etc). Pls. educate yourself in order to advocate for your healthcare needs. | | What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? It is a constantly evolving field. Scientific research provides continuous areas for improvement & new methods of diagnosis and treatment so that a professional will never stop learning new things! | | What do you like about this subject? I love the one-on-one contact with my patients. I love when I can make a difference in someones' life. I love giving patients and their families the power of knowledge relating to their disorder and the treatment options open to them. | | Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Speech/Language Pathologists (SLP's)all hold a Master's Degree or higher. Most SLP's are licensed by both the state and the national organization, ASHA. SLP's practice in schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing centers and private practice. They are experts in (too many to list)disorders of speech, voice, cognition, memory, hearing, and swallowing. For more info, pls. visit www.asha.org. |
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(lee on 11/19/08) | Thank you Sir, for your response and advice. As per your advice I shall make sure that I see a speech pathologist, and you guessed it right, I am suff
(Partha on 10/31/08) | Thank you for giving my question such serious thought and compassion. I will follow up further and push for a neurologist referral yet again.
(Rebecca on 10/28/08) | Thank you so much for your time and attention. I was very impressed; not only that you got back to me, but that you responded so quickly! I truly apre
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