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 ❑ the study and treatment
of speech and language
problems.

❑ focused on a range of
human communication and
swallowing disorders
affecting people of all
ages.
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 Disorders
Speech Disorders: difficulty producing speech sounds (ex. Stuttering)
Language Disorders: difficulty understanding others, sharing thoughts,
feelings, and ideas (ex. Aphasia)
Social Communication Disorders: Occurs when individuals have trouble
with the social aspect of verbal and nonverbal communication (pragmatic)
Cognitive-Communication Disorders: difficulties paying attention,
planning, problem-solving, or organizing their thoughts
Swallowing Disorders: Occurs when individuals have difficulty eating
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and swallowing (Dysphagia)

 LANGUAGE
Consists of socially shared
rules that include how to put
words together, how to make
new words, what words mean,
and what word combinations
are best in what situations.
Language Disorders include:
Receptive language disorder
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Expressive language disorder
SPEECH
Speech problems often occur
because a person has difficulty
producing sounds due to the
incorrect movement of the lips,
tongue, and mouth.
Speech problems:
Childhood and Adult speech apraxia
Stuttering
Orofacial myofunctional disorders
 Speech and language disorders are often a
result of medical conditions, such as:
● Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
● Dementia
● Huntington’s Disease
● Multiple sclerosis (MS)
● Laryngeal and oral cancers
● Right hemisphere brain injury
● Stroke
● Traumatic brain injury
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 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
o Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language,
communication, and swallowing disorders
o These highly trained clinicians work as part of a
collaborative, interdisciplinary team of
professionals, which includes physical therapists,
occupational therapists, social workers, teachers,
physicians, audiologists, and psychologists, among
others.
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 SLPs work in a variety of setting:

- Hospitals
- Public and Private Schools
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Colleges and Universities
- Private Clinics
- Research Centers
- Government and Non-government
Agencies
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 SLPs assume various roles:
Clinician
Educator
Administrator
Researcher
Community Health Worker
Consultant / Counselor
Multidisciplinary Team Member
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 THE HISTORY OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
20TH Century
the scientific, academic, and clinical
foundations began to take shape and
several organizations (such as the
American Academy of Speech
Correction in 1926) focused on
speech disorders and speech
correction were established.
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1945-1965
It was during this time that
speech-language pathology
researchers and clinicians began
focusing their attention on the
many WWII soldiers returning
from war with brain injuries
resulting in aphasia.
Between 1965 and 1975
advancements in linguistics spurred
researchers to begin distinguishing
language disorders from speech
disorders. Their work enhanced the work
of speech-language pathologists, allowing
them to begin more effectively treating
a variety of language delays and
disorders.
 Speech-Language Pathology
in the Philippines
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 The Bachelor of Science in Speech-
Language Pathology curriculum is a five-
year degree program consisting of
general education and professional
courses totaling 206 units. This likewise
includes at least 30 units of clinical
The SLP may also have a Master’s
internship and 4 units of developmental or Doctoral degree in Speech
practicum. Pathology or Speech-Language
Pathology from accredited higher
education institutions. Currently,
there is no licensure exam, but the
Philippine Association of Speech
Pathologists provides a
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certification for professionals.

 Schools offering
speech pathology
University of the Philippines (UP) Manila

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

Cebu Doctor’s University

De La Salle Health Sciences Institute

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THANK YOU!
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