Dear Aspirant,

An Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP) professionals focus on three areas: audiology that’s related to hearing; speech that relates to voice functions; and language, which relates to one’s ability to pick up language skills. These professionals are equipped to diagnose or assess the problem through a battery of tests, following which therapy is administered through voice exercises and extensive counselling. ASLP professionals also test and recommend relevant electronic products such as hearings aids and cochlear implants, to enhance amplification of sound. This is a highly collaborative field and professionals work with doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, educators, amongst others. In India, the scope and opportunity for BASLP professionals is even better than that of physiotherapy and dentists.

BASLP is much better than biotechnology comparatively.