Description
Evaluate how speech problems affect patients psychologically in their educational, professional or social environment.
Alternative labels
evaluate psychological impact of a speech problem
assess psychological impact of speech problems
evaluate psychological impacts of speech problems
identify psychological impact of speech problems
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Evaluate the psychological impact of speech problems is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Speech and language therapist: Speech and language therapists focus on the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in order to help them maintain, promote, improve, initiate, or recover the ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. They address the development of language, speech, vocal and hearing functions, and disorders and disabilities in the cranial, facial, and oral area.
Optional skill
Evaluate the psychological impact of speech problems is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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