Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology (SLP1042)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the SLP1042 lecture notes.

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

A profession focused on preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech language social communication cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

Discipline

The branch of knowledge, both theoretical and applied, that studies human communication sciences and disorders.

Profession

The application of the discipline in clinical, research, and educational practice.

Core Knowledge

The essential domain of study in SLP, covering all aspects of human communication and its disorders.

Areas of Practice

Designated domains: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Specialty

Advanced competencies pursued beyond entry level, optional; e.g., specializing in working with deaf or differently-abled individuals.

Speech Correctionist

An early term for professionals providing speech remediation in schools.

Speech Pathologist

SLP with broader scope addressing speech and language disorders across clinical, educational, and research settings.

First organized speech programs (early 1900s)

1910 public school speech correction programs in Chicago and Detroit; later in Boston (1913) and New York/San Francisco (1916).

PASP

Philippine Association of Speech-Language Pathologists, formed to support growth of the profession (established 1991).

Republic Act 11249

Speech-Language Pathology Act signed March 22, 2019; requires licensure examination for SLP practice.

Licensure Examination

National exam required for SLP practice; first held in 2022 under RA 11249.

Qualifications for practice

Must be a Filipino citizen or reciprocal foreign citizen, of good moral character, and hold a BS SLP from a CHED-recognized institution.

AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems used to aid communication.

Administrative duties (Article IV, Section 26)

Admin duties in SLP clinics, hospitals, and schools; teaching, training, research, and consultancy.

Standards of Practice

Standards established by PASP for SLPs in the Philippines.

Referrals and Endorsements

Open referral system; inform clients about services and costs; refer to other SLPs if no slots; require client consent to endorse to another SLP.

Session Proper

Evaluation session components: explain costs and procedures; align evaluation time with client capacity; address language/dialect issues.

Formal Report

Comprehensive written report with a clinical picture, integrated results, therapy plan, and delivery within four weeks.

Post Evaluation

Discuss findings with client/family; may defer therapy or refer; re-evaluation every 6 months; second opinions allowed.

Therapy

Sessions follow the treatment plan; individual ~1 hour; group ≥1.5 hours; therapist-to-student ratio at least 1:3.

Documentation & Safety

Record client behavior; update caregiver after each session; report accidents; incident reports for major events.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Ongoing communication with other professionals; define roles; involve family; promote a holistic team approach.

Discharge or Deferral

Discharge when goals are met or progress stalls; provide discharge report; defer per clinic policy; offer referrals.

Environment, Health & Safety

Display PASP certification; secure, conducive treatment spaces; maintain equipment.