Speech-language pathologist teacher vs speech-language pathology assistant

Differences between speech-language pathologist teacher and speech-language pathology assistant duties and responsibilities

Speech-language pathologist teacher example responsibilities.

• Treat children with speech, language and pragmatic issues, development of IEP's, and conducting speech/language evaluations.
• Develop individual and/or group activities according to therapy needs and IEP goals in a large, urban, elementary school.
• Provide detailed narrative evaluations and ongoing consultation of individual guidelines for dysphagia intervention and augmentative/alternative communication programs/systems.
• Programme & maintain high and low tech AAC devices independently; train other staff in the proper use.
• Home base therapy for adults following TBI and CVA.
• Provide detailed narrative evaluations and ongoing consultation of individual guidelines for dysphagia intervention and augmentative/alternative communication programs/systems.

Speech-language pathology assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage scheduling and patient treatment according to insurance and Medicaid guidelines.
• Provide individual and group speech and language therapy to children and adults, with a strong emphasis on those with autism.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide individual therapy for adult client with aphasia and pragmatic impairments secondary to stroke
• Assist with staff education and supervision on language facilitation, AAC and visual supports.
• Provide speaking valve therapy for tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients.
• Evaluate patients with tracheostomy tubes to determine preparedness for one-way speaking valve.
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