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An Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy

Discover the field of speech and language therapy, where professionals provide care for communication issues. Learn about the qualifications needed and the various settings where therapists work. Find your path in this fulfilling career!

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An Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy

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  1. An Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy

  2. Who am I?

  3. What is Speech and Language Therapy? • Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing. • You will need a degree or masters accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists to work as a speech and language therapist. • But you’ll need great people skills too!

  4. Did you know… Adele damaged vocal folds Ed Sheeran and Emily Blunt learned to manage their stammers Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice Guy using AAC on Britain's Got Talent

  5. What do speech and language therapists do?

  6. What we don’t do • Speech and Language Therapists are NOT: • Elocution teachers • Voice coaches • Teachers • Nurses

  7. Where we can work • Nurseries • Schools • Client’s home • Hospitals in both acute care and outpatients • Prisons • Secure units • Community clinics • Child development centres • Day centres for people with learning disabilities • Care homes • Own our own businesses providing speech and language therapy

  8. Other professionals we work with Speech and Language Therapists work alongside other professionals, often as part of a team, assessing the clients difficulties and deciding how to manage them. • Support workers • Businesses - providing training to staff • Teachers of the Deaf • Health care professionals • Nurses • Doctors • Occupational therapists • Physiotherapists • Paediatricians • Teachers • Teaching Assistants • SENCOs • Social workers • Nursery staff • Educational Psychologists • Psychologists

  9. My Journey • Why I chose to do SLT • University • First job • Future goals

  10. How do I get qualified to become a speech and language therapist? • You need to do an accredited degree to become a speech and language therapist. • There are 18 universities across the UK that offer speech and language therapy degrees. • You will need to take 3 A-levels or their equivalent. Some universities require specific GCSE and A-levels, such as English and biology, so check the entry requirements with each university. • Find a careers guide, more information and list of universities offering speech and language therapy degrees https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/become-a-speech-and-language-therapist-overview#section-1

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