Speech-Language Pathologists

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1. 01Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
2. 02Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
3. 03Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
4. 04Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
5. 05Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
6. 06Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
7. 07Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
8. 08Communicate with students who use an alternative method of communications, using sign language or computer technology.
9. 09Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
10. 10Supervise students or assistants.
11. 11Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
12. 12Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.

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