Select and administer appropriate assessment instruments; interpret test and assessment instruments; develop a treatment plan; prepare written reports related to evaluation, treatment, progress, strengths, and needs; obtain accurate information through interviewing; structure therapy activities to develop and maintain speech, swallowing, and communication skills; develop, assign, and communicateintervention strategies for parents or caretakers through the use of specific behavioral and therapeutic approaches. Ability to: Provide therapeutic services specific to the population served; counsel, coach, and support patients and/or clients, parents, and caretakers in specific techniques and activities; maintain current knowledge of developments in the field including innovative therapeutic methods, equipment, and assessment tools; provide work direction to support staff and others as assigned.