Chapter 1 Flashcards
A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.
Communication
How is communication exchanged? (5 ways)
- Verbally
- Writing/Reading
- Facial expression
- Gesture/ Body language
- Touch
The ability to put thoughts and ideas into words or signs or symbols
Formulation
Organizing and coordinating speech muscles or limbs (signing) with thoughts and ideas
Transmitting
Our ability to use our sensory systems (hearing, vision, touch) to transmit information to the brain
Receiving
Decoding and understanding the message that was sent
Comprehending
Professionals trained to identify, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communicative disorders and swallowing disorders
Speech-Language Pathologist
Specialists trained in the non medical treatment of hearing, balance, and other related ear problems
Audiologist
- 36 hours of coursework
- 400 hours client contract
- 2 years to complete
- Masters degree
- 36 week clinical fellowship
Speech-language pathologist training
- certificate of clinical competence
- state license
- continuing education
Speech-Language Pathologist Certification and Licensure
- 75 hours coursework
- 52 weeks/1820 hours clinical practice
- 3-4 years to complete
- doctoral degree
Audiologist training
- certificate of clinical competence
- state license
- American board of audiology certification
- continuing education
Audiologist Certification & Licensure
50% Educational settings (early childhood, public and private schools university clinics)
-50% Health care (hospitals, nursing homes, long-term facilities, private clinics, etc.)
Speech Language Pathology Employment
- Health care facilities
- Hearing aid manufacturers (sales, research, product development)
- Universities (teaching, supervision, research)
- Industry (hearing conservation)
Audiology Employment
Professional organization representing SLPs, audiologists, and speech-language and hearing scientists
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association