What You'll Do

  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
  • Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
  • Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
  • Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
  • Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
  • Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
  • Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
  • Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.75/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.5/5
Monitoring 3.38/5
Service Orientation 3.38/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Active Learning 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.12/5
Learning Strategies 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Concern for Others, Dependability, Adaptability/Flexibility, Integrity, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5
Information Ordering 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Audition Biofeedback software Bungalow Software Aphasia Tutor ELR Software eLr Extra Language Resources Email software KayPENTAX Multi-Speech Language analysis software Learning Fundamentals Speech Visualization Micro Video Video Voice Speech Training System Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Propeller Multimedia React2 Signal analysis software Speech analysis software Text to speech software Web browser software Word processing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.81/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.81/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.8/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.79/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.62/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Anatomic Pathology Assistant Certified Pathology Assistant Communication Assistant Hearing and Speech Assistant Language Assistant Pathology Assistant School SLPA (School Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant) SLPA (Speech and Language Pathology Assistant) Speech and Language Assistant Speech Assistant Speech Correction Assistant Speech Language Assistant Speech Paraeducator Speech Pathologist Assistant Speech Pathology Assistant Speech Pathology Intern Speech Therapy Assistant Speech-Language Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Speech-Language Pathologists Assistant (SLPA) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Speech-Language Technician