speech therapist
[/spiːtʃ ˈθɛrəpɪst/]
nounpl: speech therapists
fonoaudiólogo/a
1. a healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats disorders of speech, language, voice, and swallowing
The speech therapist helped the child overcome his stutter.
A fonoaudióloga ajudou a criança a superar sua gagueira.
2. a specialist who works with patients to improve communication skills and speech clarity
After the stroke, he worked with a speech therapist to regain his ability to speak clearly.
Após o derrame, ele trabalhou com uma fonoaudióloga para recuperar sua capacidade de falar claramente.
In Brazil, speech therapists (fonoaudiólogos) are regulated healthcare professionals with a specific degree in fonoaudiologia. They are increasingly common in schools, hospitals, and private clinics, especially in urban areas. In the USA, the term 'speech-language pathologist' (SLP) is often preferred in professional settings. Both professions have gained more recognition and demand due to increased awareness of speech and language disorders in children and stroke recovery in adults.
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