The allied health professional occupation that interests me the most is Speech-language pathology. Speech-language pathologist, also known as speech therapists, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and facilitate and assist to prevent or avoid communication and swallowing disorders within individuals Speech, language, and swallowing disorders are brought about from different causes, for instance stroke, developmental delay, autism, injury to the brain, and etc. (Speech-Language Pathologists, 2015). Currently, I am a social worker who works with adults that have intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is my responsibility to make sure that every individual is taking care and that they are getting the services that they need. A lot of my individuals
