Unspoken Strength: Training, Careers, and Life As a Speech and Language Pathologist

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Brian Thomas

Unspoken Strength

Training, Careers, and Life As a Speech and Language Pathologist

Brian Thomas

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26 September 2025

Business & management; Audiology & otology; Speech & language disorders & therapy; Advice on careers & achieving success

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Communication is at the core of being human. It is how we connect, express love, share ideas, advocate for ourselves, and participate in the world. Yet when speech, language, or swallowing is disrupted by injury, illness, or developmental differences, those connections can fracture, leaving people isolated and vulnerable. The professionals who step into that gap-speech-language pathologists-help restore not only words and voices but dignity, independence, and belonging.

This book opens a window into the world of these specialists, revealing the science, creativity, and compassion that define their work. From hospitals and schools to nursing facilities and private practice, speech-language pathologists serve people across the lifespan: newborns struggling to feed, children learning to speak, adults relearning language after trauma, and older adults holding on to their voices in the face of degenerative conditions. Their role is as diverse as it is vital, blending anatomy and neurology with empathy, adaptability, and advocacy.

Written with clarity and warmth, this book celebrates the meaning of helping someone communicate-and the profound impact it has on individuals, families, and communities. For anyone curious about this growing field, or for those already walking its path, it offers insight, encouragement, and a deep appreciation of why this work is more than a career-it's a calling.

By: Brian Thomas
Imprint: SD
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9798232592417
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 26 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active