What is Speech-Language Pathology? Speech-Language Pathology involves the identification, assessment and treatment of a wide variety of communication disorders (congenital, developmental, and acquired) in both children and adults. Such disorders may include phonological (articulation) language voice fluency (stuttering) hearing problems Treatment may involve direct individual or group therapy client/family counselling other indirect treatment, often in coordination with various health care professionals. Speech-Language Pathologists also participate in the assessment and management of clients with swallowing difficulties. Where do Speech-Language Pathologists work? Speech-Language Pathologists work in a variety of locations including hospital, community health centres, schools universities, other special institutions, and in private practice. Professional qualifications A university degree in Speech-Language Pathology is necessary to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Alberta. Most Speech-Language Pathologists are members of the Speech-Language and Hearing Association of Alberta (S.H.A.A.) and the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (C.A.S.L.P.A.) and are fully certified with the C.A.S.L.P.A. | Speech-Language Pathology Services | Therapeutic Services |