Do you know anyone looking for a new career opportunity in 2023? There are many rewarding opportunities in the field of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology! Here are some interesting facts from the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia (CDF).
What is the importance of encouraging students to pursue careers in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology?
Growth in Audiology
Older Population Growth: Baby boomers, retirees, improved survival and longer life spans resulting in an increase in Audiology referrals
Early Identification and Diagnosis of hearing loss
Increased School Enrollments with those children who have hearing loss
Demand for Direct and Contract Services
Changes in Regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids
Growth in Speech-Language Pathology
Older Populations: Baby boomers, retirees, improved survival and longer life spans resulting in an increase in speech, language, hearing, and swallowing problems
Early Identification and Diagnosis of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders in young children
Increased School Enrollments and Children’s return to schools with delays and setbacks in academic (language-literacy-communication) growth since Covid
Increased Due Process Complaints and Hearings: At a 10-year high between 2009 and 2019 across the nation (and in Virginia)
Need for Contract Services: The number of speech-language pathologists in private practice will rise due to the increasing use of contract services by hospitals, schools, and nursing care facilities
Bilingualism: Increased immigrant and refugee populations call for an increased need for bilingual professionals and training in bilingual evaluation and intervention
Cognitive Therapy: increased amount of referrals for cognitive treatment due to concussions, head trauma, executive functioning and aging (https://www.asha.org/careers/market-trends/)
Please consider making a donation directly to the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia (CDF) using this LINK to support scholarship funding for new students in audiology and speech-language pathology.
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