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University Speech And Language Courses Note: Information adapted from SLT leaflets Have you ever thought of becoming a speech and language therapist? If you have then this is the page for you. Below are details about the SLT job and which universities that does the course. Also there are links to the university websites which you can get more informtation from. What Does A Speech And Language Therapist Do? The role of a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is to assess and treat speech, language and communication problems in people of all ages to enable them to communicate to the best of their ability. They may also work with people who have eating and swallowing problems.
Using specialised skills you will work directly with the client and provide support to them and their carers.
As a Speech and Language Therapist you will also work closely with teachers and health professionals including doctors, nurses and psychologists.
SLTs assist children and adults who have the following types of problems:
- Difficulty producing and using speech
- Difficulty understanding language
- Difficulty using language
- Difficulty with feeding, chewing or swallowing
- A stammer
- A voice problem
SLTs will also work with people who suffer the following problems:
- Stroke
- Learning disability
- Physical disability
- Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
- Cancer of the mouth and throat
- Head injury
- Hearing loss and deafness
- Cleft palate
- Dementia
- Psychiatric disorders
SLTs work in a variety of settings, these include:
- Hospitals (both inpatients and outpatients)
- Community Health Centres
- Mainstream and Special Schools
- Assessment Units and Day Centres
- Clients Homes | | |
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