Speech-language pathology (SLP) is an accredited profession focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of communication effectiveness, disorders, differences, and delays in children and adults. Speech-language pathologists work with the full range of communication including speech, listening, language, reading, writing, and cognition; however, assessment and treatment of signed languages are typically not part of their formal training and are a recently emerging part of their role. Speech-language pathologists must earn a graduate degree that includes clinical experiences, and then pass a national examination in order to practice. Speech-language pathologists provide services to a wide range of individuals [Page 924]with communication needs, many of whom are not deaf. Speech-language pathologists often work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, community and private clinics, personal ...