puheterapeutin
Puheterapeutin is a health professional who specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, communication, voice and swallowing disorders. The work includes supporting children in developing speech and language skills, helping adults regain or compensate for communication difficulties after neurological events, and addressing disorders that affect fluency, articulation, voice and swallowing. The term is used as the feminine form in several languages; the profession is commonly known as speech-language pathology or logopedics in many countries.
Education and regulation: Puheterapeutin typically requires a university degree in logopedics or speech-language pathology and a
Practice settings and roles: Puheterapeutin work in hospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers and private practices, and
Specializations and techniques: Areas of focus include pediatric language development, articulation disorders, stuttering, aphasia, apraxia of
Impact and regulation: The aim is to improve communication, safety during swallowing and overall quality of