Speech Pathologist

Description

Provides diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing through direct intervention, education, consultancy, advocacy, or a combination of these approaches across the lifespan.

Tasks include

• Assesses and administers standardised and informal tests and observes the person to determine the nature and extent of communication disorders or swallowing difficulties
• Provides services for the treatment and management of communication difficulties including speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice across the lifespan
• Provides services for the treatment and management of swallowing difficulties to assist with oral eating and drinking, sucking, saliva control, mealtime participation and protecting lungs from food, drink and saliva
• Provides information to other Health Professionals, Early Childhood Educators and teachers
• Provides support and counselling to individuals affected by communication and swallowing difficulties, and to their families and carers
• Reports results of assessments and tests in writing, and makes referrals to Medical Practitioners and other services as required