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Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.

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This source lists 11 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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Core · Task 17535 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.

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Core · Task 17532 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.

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Core · Task 17534 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.

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Core · Task 17539 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.

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Core · Task 17533 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.

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Core · Task 17541 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.

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Core · Task 17531 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.

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Core · Task 17540 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.

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Supplemental · Task 17536 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.

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Supplemental · Task 17538 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.

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Supplemental · Task 17537 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.

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