Solway College
Speech-Language Therapist Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha
Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, thought processes or moving their bodies.
Speech-language therapists need to be registered with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association.
Speech-language therapists may do some or all of the following:
- assess and diagnose communication disorders such as stuttering or lisps
- co-ordinate and plan treatments
- help individuals learn to speak, move or communicate
- lead group therapy sessions
- help children and adults learn to swallow and eat
- report on their clients
- educate and advise clients and their families.
Physical Requirements
Speech-language therapists need to have clear speech and good hearing.
Useful Experience
Experience with young children is useful.
Personal Qualities
Speech-language therapists need to be:
- patient and supportive
- able to put people at ease
- good communicators
- able to work with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
Useful Experience
Experience with young children is useful.
Subject Recommendations
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter further training. Useful subjects include biology, chemistry, health, languages, te reo Māori and English.
Speech-Language Therapists can earn around $47K-$100K per year per year.
Speech-language therapists may progress into management or research roles. They may also move between work in the education or health industries.
Speech-language therapists may specialise in a field of work, or work with particular groups of people, such as:
- children (paediatrics)
- the elderly
- children and adults who have physical disorders, such as swallowing difficulties or cleft lips or palates.
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