Descriptions of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

MSHA's speech-language pathologists and audiologists are committed to bringing you quality services. Below you will find information to help you understand issues related to speech and hearing.

Professional Descriptions of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Audiologists are professionals educated in the study of normal hearing processes and hearing loss. The audiologist determines if a person has a hearing loss, what type of loss it is, and how the person can make the best use of remaining hearing. If a person can benefit from using hearing aids or other assistive listening systems, the audiologist can assist with the selection, fitting, and purchase of the most appropriate aids and with training in their effective use.

Speech-Language Pathologists are professionals educated in the study of human communication, its development, and its disorders. By evaluating the speech, language, communication, and swallowing skills of children and adults, the speech-language pathologist determines what communication or swallowing problems exist and the best way to treat them.