Description
Provide speech therapy to patients affected by learning disabilities such as dyslexia, stuttering, articulation problems, dyscalculia, swallowing disorders such as dysphagia, brain related conditions such as aphasia or voice conditions such as dysphonia.
Alternative labels
provide speech therapy
treat a speech disorder
diagnose speech disorders
treat disorders of speech or swallowing and voice disorders
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Treat speech disorders 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
Treat speech disorders 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.
References
- Treat speech disorders – ESCO