Speech-language pathology assistant vs assistant speech-language pathologist

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

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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Assistant speech-language pathologist example responsibilities.

• Complete SHARS for Medicaid billing.
• Submit qualifying sessions for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Organize and implement a rehabilitation dining program, incorporating all disciplines of the rehabilitation team.
• Perform pediatric evaluations for speech-language, hearing screenings, adaptive behavior and early developmental assessments as single discipline and team member.
• Utilize Kaufman treatment kit for apraxia to improve functional communication.