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Speech-Language Pathology
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
A speech-language pathologist is a self-regulated health professional.
The Government of Ontario passed legislation to regulate health professionals.
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Identify, assess, treat, rehabilitate and prevent
What does a speech-language pathologist do?
Adults and children
for
Speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders
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Problems with speakingProblems with
understanding language
Head injuries and cognitive disorders
Progressive neurological diseases
Stroke
Hearing impairments
Speech-language pathologists deal with:
Communication disorders related to:
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Reading
Swallowing disorders
Stuttering
Writing
Voice disorders
Alternative and augmentative communication needs
Speech-language pathologists also provide services for:
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Structural issues with the speech and voice mechanisms
Swallowing assessment using technology
Psychological or emotional communication difficulties
Social communication
Speech-language pathologists also provide services for:
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Speech-language pathologists get consent to:
Speech-language pathologists evaluate capacity to consent to:
Assess and treat
Admission to care facilities Personal assistance services
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Work with a team
One to one In groups
Speech-language pathologists also:
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Elementary School
Where do speech-language pathologists work?
Children’s treatment centres, preschool settings/daycares
Hospitals
Schools
Rehab centres
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Where do speech-language pathologists work?
In the home: private or government funded
Out-patient clinics
Long term care
Public health and community centres
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Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
Doctor
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Everywhere else
In hospital
Speech-language pathologist
Speech-language pathologist
Physician order needed for speech-language pathology
Referral?
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No doctor referral is needed
Referral
Referral
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Will I have to pay for speech-language pathology services?
Some services are funded by the government
You may need to pay. Ask your speech-language pathologist.
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To find a Speech-Language Pathologist
Go to the CASLPO website and click here
Or Call
CASLPO Telephone: 416-975-5347 Toll Free: 1-800-993-9459
OSLA Toll free: 1-800-718-6752 Telephone: 416-920-3676
This document was developed in cooperation with the Aphasia Institute.
SAC Toll free: 1-800-259-8519
