# Speech-Language Pathologists > Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. - Code: 29-1127.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-1127) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 23 tasks (17 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1127.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-1127.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders. Core task · Task 18523 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients. Core task · Task 18524 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly. Core task · Task 1867 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers. Core task · Task 1871 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments. Core task · Task 1869 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings. Core task · Task 18528 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Supervise or collaborate with therapy team. Core task · Task 18530 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings. Core task · Task 18526 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms. Core task · Task 1874 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement. Core task · Task 1873 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation. Core task · Task 1876 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities. Core task · Task 1875 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans. Core task · Task 18527 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services. Core task · Task 18531 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies. Core task · Task 1878 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies. Core task · Task 18529 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities. Core task · Task 1884 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems. Supplemental task · Task 18525 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems. Supplemental task · Task 1879 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency. Supplemental task · Task 1883 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Supervise students or assistants. Supplemental task · Task 23952 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Communicate with students who use an alternative method of communications, using sign language or computer technology. Supplemental task · Task 1882 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments. 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