Occupation: Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.
Reported Job Titles
(10)
- Communication Assistant
- Speech Assistant
- Speech Paraeducator
- Speech Pathologist Assistant
- Speech Therapy Assistant
- Speech-Language Assistant
- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
- Speech-Language Pathologists Assistant (SLPA)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
- Speech-Language Technician
Work Values
| Work Value | Score |
|---|---|
| Achievement | 4.33 |
| Working Conditions | 4.17 |
| Recognition | 3.67 |
| Relationships | 4.67 |
| Support | 4.67 |
| Independence | 3.67 |
Core Tasks
(8)
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
- Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
Supplemental Tasks
(3)
- Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
- Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.