Here is the *Speech Therapist (Speech Language Pathologist)* job role explained simply:

*Main Role*

A Speech Therapist helps people who have trouble with speaking, understanding language, voice, or swallowing. Works a lot with kids with autism, speech delay, stuttering, and adults after stroke.

*What They Do Daily*

*1. Assessment*

- Test if child/adult has speech delay, stuttering, unclear speech, autism-related communication issues

- Check language, pronunciation, voice, fluency, swallowing

*2. Therapy Planning*

- Make individual therapy plan (ITP)

- Set goals - like "will say 2-word sentences" or "reduce stuttering"

*3. Therapy Sessions*

- Do exercises for mouth muscles, tongue, breathing

- Teach sounds, words, sentences using games, flashcards, toys

- Teach alternative communication like AAC, PECS, sign language if needed

- Work on social communication for autism - eye contact, turn-taking, asking

*4. Other Work*

- Counsel parents - teach them how to practice at home

- Work with doctors, psychologists, special educators, occupational therapists

- Write reports and progress notes

- Do home program and follow-up

*Where They Work*

- Hospitals - NIMHANS, AIIMS, Apollo, Manipal in Bangalore

- Autism centers, child development clinics





- Special schools, inclusive schools

- Private clinic / own center

- Online therapy

*Qualification in India*

- *BASLP* - Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (4 years)

- *MASLP* - Master degree (2 years)

- Must have *RCI registration* - Rehabilitation Council of India license is mandatory

*Skills Needed*

- Patience, valuable communication

- Understanding of child development

- Knowledge of autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, cleft lip

- Creative - making therapy fun with games

*Salary in India (approx)*

- Fresher: ₹25,000 - ₹40,000 / month

- 2-5 years exp: ₹45,000 - ₹70,000

- Private practice: ₹800 - ₹2000 per session

*Is it a good career?*

Yes. Huge demand in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi because more parents are aware of autism and speech delay now. Many jobs in clinics and schools.

Are you looking for:

1. *Study* - how to become one?

2. *Job openings* in Bangalore / Chikkaballapur?

3. *Therapist for someone* with autism?

Tell me, I can guide you next.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Speech Therapist (India)
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