What should I do if I think that my child may have a speech,
language, or hearing problem? If you think your child may have a
speech, language, or hearing problem, you can contact an ASHA-
certified: - Audiologist -audiologists specialize in prevention,
diagnosis, identification, and non-medical treatment of
individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders. - Speech-
language pathologist -speech-language pathologists (SLPs) help
people develop their communication abilities as well as treat
speech, languages, swallowing, and voice disorders. Their
services include prevention, identification, evaluation,
treatment, and rehabilitation. Speech-language pathologists and
audiologists who are certified by ASHA have completed their
master's or doctoral degree and earned ASHA's Certificate of
Clinical Competence (CCC). Speech-language pathologists and
audiologists work in many different types of facilities: -
colleges and universities - home health - nursing care
facilities - private practices - public and private sc