Speech-Language Pathology specializes in speech disorders and language disorders.
The main components of speech production include: phonation, the process of sound production; resonance, opening and closing of the vocal folds; intonation, the variation of pitch; and voice, including aeromechanical components of respiration.
The main components of language include: phonology, the manipulation of sound according to the rules of the language; morphology, the understanding and use of the minimal units of meaning; syntax, the grammar or principles and rules for constructing sentences in language; semantics, the interpretation of meaning from the signs or symbols of communication; and pragmatics, the social aspects of communication.
Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.
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Language Analysis Lab [LAL]
– Located at University of Wisconsin Madison; home to the Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software. The SALT software is a computer program designed to analyze free speech samples for Speech Language Pathologists.
Direct link: Language Analysis Lab [LAL]
Marcie’s Speech Domain
– Resources for graduate students and professionals, including a dedicated message board and pointers to speech disorder sites and lesson plans.
Direct link: Marcie’s Speech Domain
Net Connections to Communication Disorders and Sciences
– Metaguide to net resources on communication disorders for professionals and students in speech pathology, audiology, speech science, and persons with communication disabilities and their support persons.
Direct link: Net Connections to Communication Disorders and Sciences
Speech Dynamics
– Oral Motor continuing education courses for speech-language pathologists and therapists in the form of audio and video self-study courses, live seminars, and inservices.
Direct link: Speech Dynamics
Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Websites
– Categorized directory of links.
Direct link: Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Websites
Speech-Language Pathology Website
– Description of speech-language pathology, normal speech development, and common disorders.
Direct link: Speech-Language Pathology Website
Speech-LanguagePathologist.org
– Resource for clinicians, students, caregivers, educators. Includes links, job listings, event calendar, and discussion areas.
Direct link: Speech-LanguagePathologist.org
SpeechPathology.com
– Articles, continuing education modules, news, classifieds, and school listings pertaining to speech pathology.
Direct link: SpeechPathology.com
University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
– Listing of 272 university programs in speech language pathology and audiology. Indicates which programs are certified by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Direct link: University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
– Research, technologies, jobs, news and practice management information.
Direct link: Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists