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speech-language pathologist

American  
[speech-lang-gwij puh-thol-uh-jeest] / ˈspitʃˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ pəˈθɒl ə dʒist /

noun

  1. a person who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and voice disorders, as stuttering, lisping, or lalling, and of language disturbances, as aphasia or delayed language acquisition. SLP


Etymology

Origin of speech-language pathologist

First recorded in 1975–80

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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle also ordered that she not practice as a speech-language pathologist in California, where she has been licensed since 2016, while the criminal case is pending.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

“I hate to say it, but we probably picked this time to actually avoid some of the traffic on our road,” Seymour, a speech-language pathologist, said by phone from France.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

"It's reassuring for me to rely on scientific data to back up my assessments," said co-senior author of the study, Erin Walsh, a speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant at UC San Diego Health.

From Science Daily Apr. 29, 2024

Megan Robertson is a pediatric speech-language pathologist from Mechanicsburg, Pennslyvania.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2024

“When we miss those opportunities to help them at those younger ages, sometimes we are limiting their potential into adulthood,” according to speech-language pathologist Sarah Ziemba, an Early Intervention provider in Peoria, Illinois.

From Seattle Times Oct. 8, 2023

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