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Will AI replace Speech-Language Pathologists?

O*NET occupation 29-1127.00

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

O*NET alternate job titles

  • Speech Clinician
  • Speech Language Pathologist
  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • School SLP (School Speech Language Pathologist)
  • Travel SLP (Travel Speech Language Pathologist)
  • Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual SLP)
  • Pediatric SLP (Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist)
  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Pediatric SLP)

Example core tasks from the O*NET database

  • Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
  • Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
  • Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

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