What is Speech and Language Pathology?
As a profession, speech and language pathology concerns itself with evaluating, treating, and researching human communication and its disorders. Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP’s), also known as speech therapists or speech and language clinicians, are professionally educated to evaluate and treat persons with communication problems. Since 1971, the State of Wisconsin has required all prospective SLP’s to have a Master’s degree before certifying them to teach speech and language skills. Once certified, SLP’s may work with clients ranging in age from infancy to adulthood.
