BASLP 1st Semester Notes  » Paper 1: Communication Sciences

Unit 5: Introduction to Audiology and Speech-language Pathology

Part A: Speech and language

  • Historical aspects of the field of speech-language pathology
  • Development of speech and language pathology: Indian and global context
  • Scope of practice in speech-language pathology
  • Interdisciplinary nature of speech-language pathology

Part B: Audiology

  • Audiology – historical aspects, development of instrumentation in audiology
  • Development of audiology: Indian and global context
  • Branches of audiology
  • Scope of audiology
Who are Audiologists and What do they do?

Who are Audiologists and What do they do?

Who are Audiologists, and What do they do?: Audiologists are health care professionals. They are trained to evaluate hearing loss, hearing disorder, and related problems including balance disorders, management of auditory and balance system. Audiologist is a certified...

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What is Speech Language Pathology?

What is Speech Language Pathology?

What is Speech Language Pathology?: Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, and when it's impaired, it can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Speech Language Pathology (SLP) is a field dedicated to helping people overcome...

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What is Audiology?

What is Audiology?

What is Audiology?: The words "Audio" and "Logy" make up the term "Audiology." The terms "Audio" and "Logy" both refer to listening and learning. The science of audiology focuses on issues with hearing and hearing-related issues, balance disorders, evaluation of...

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