Speech-Language Pathology

Speech articulation

Speech fluency

Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation

Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities

Hearing, including the impact on speech and language

Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding; orofacial myofunction)

Cognitive aspects of communication (e.g., attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, executive functioning)

Social aspects of communication (e.g., behavioral and social skills affecting communication)

Communication modalities (e.g., oral, manual, and augmentative and alternative communication techniques and assistive technologies)

Oral and written or other forms of communication

Prevention, evaluation, and intervention of communication disorders and swallowing disorders

Interaction and personal qualities, including counseling, collaboration, ethical practice, and professional behavior

Effective interaction with patients, families, professionals, and other individuals, as appropriate

Delivery of services to culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Application of the principles of evidence-based practice

Self-evaluation of effectiveness of practice