Introduction to Communication Disorders

What is communication? How do you define it?

What are the different components of communication?

What are some common communication disorders?

How do communication disorders affect people's lives?

What are the different components of communication?

What are some common communication disorders?

How do communication disorders affect people's lives?

Why do people decide to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists?

What are the credentials for audiologists?

• 3–5 years of professional education beyond the bachelor’s degree

• Culminates in audiology doctorate (A u D), doctor of philosophy (P h D), or educational doctorate (E d D)

• Pass a national qualifying exam

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (A S H A) Certificate of Clinical Competence in audiology (C C C-A)

• State license is often needed

What do speech-language pathologists do?

• Identify, assess, treat, and prevent expressive and receptive communication disorders

• Provide services for swallowing disorders

• Work with individuals who elect to receive services

• Practice without a prescription from another healthcare provider