What to Look for in a Speech Pathologist?

Published on
September 10, 2024

Working with a speech pathologist is an intimate process. This individual will help you or your child to improve your skills in speaking, but it is important that you feel comfortable enough to open up to them. You also need to consider your overall goals for the process, expectations, and specific condition needs. The best providers will work closely with you through most types of treatment options.

A speech pathologist should be a licensed professional. They should have speech-language skills. A higher level of education is desirable. They should be able to then help with diagnosis, creating a treatment plan, and developing workable solutions to fit just about any need. We encourage you to visit us at Summit Speech Therapy to learn more about how our team can support your needs through improving your speech and communication needs. Even if you are not sure you need a speech pathologist, request an evaluation.

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Amanda Ahmed
Amanda Ahmed, MA, EdM, CCC-SLP
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Amanda is a Speech-Language Pathologist who applies evidence-based practices to improve functional communication across settings. She has experience in acute and sub-acute care, neonatal intensive care (including feeding and swallowing), rehabilitation facilities, and school settings.

She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Texas Speech and Hearing Association, and a 2019 graduate of the ASHA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Healthcare Cohort, a highly selective program. Amanda earned her Master’s in Communication Disorders and Sciences from SUNY Buffalo in 2003.