20.500.12556/DKUM-93528 Speech and language therapy in Slovenia education, career prospects and treatment of speech and language disabilities Speech and language therapy is a discipline dedicated to identifying, treating and preventing speech and language disabilities, thereby making an important contribution to improving people's communication skills. This chapter examines the contributions of speech and language therapists in Slovenia, focusing on their educational pathways, career prospects and the various professional settings they engage with, including healthcare, education and social care environments. A significant emphasis is placed on the education of speech and language therapists, equipping students with the necessary competencies to assist individuals with speech and language disabilities. The chapter also addresses the increasing demand for qualified professionals and the importance of early and integrated treatment for individuals of all ages. The conclusion stresses the need to expand training opportunities and enhance access to speech and language therapy services in Slovenia. speech and language disabilities speech and language therapy speech and language therapist education study programme communication govorne in jezikovne motnje izobraževanje logopedov študijski programi komunikacija true false true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Znanstveno delo 2025-07-01 09:40:40 2025-07-01 09:40:41 2025-07-02 03:10:16 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 Str. 5-23 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-06-13 159.922.76:376 238312451 240907011 10.18690/um.pef.4.2025.1 RAZ_Ivanus-Grmek_Milena_2025.pdf RAZ_Ivanus-Grmek_Milena_2025.pdf 1 6A97C5AB3CDD28655863564B4A901C5B 5520233475c9059f95af105128f6e471eedef76b5a56e692d204717e6171dd26 e2aa1382-564e-11f0-8520-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=192998 https://doi.org/10.18690/um.pef.4.2025.1 1 b14ff81f-564e-11f0-8520-00155d000105 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=192996 Pedagoška fakulteta Selected Contemporary Research on Special Needs, Giftedness, and Talent in Slovenia 0 0 0