O*NET-SOC 31-9099.01

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2022
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.7508/2022
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7508/2022
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.508/2022
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.3808/2022
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.3808/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2022
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2022
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2022
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.44.008/2022
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2022
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.8808/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.Core5308/2022
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.Core5308/2022
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.Core5308/2022
Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.Core5308/2022
Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.Core5208/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social5.5311/2023
Conventional4.8211/2023
Investigative4.3811/2023
Artistic2.8411/2023
Realistic2.2611/2023
Enterprising1.5311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.