A licensed health care practitioner trained at the master's or doctoral level who provides diagnostic and treatment services to individuals with speech language hearing problems.

An expert who can help children and adolescents who have language disorders to understand and give directions, ask and answer questions, convey ideas, and improve the language skills that lead to better academic performance. An SLP can also counsel individuals and families to understand and deal with speech and language disorders.

A specialist trained to evaluate and treat people who have voice, speech, language, and swallowing disorders that affect their ability to communicate.

Commonly known as a Speech Therapist.