A speech-language pathologist is expected to have a broad base of knowledge and skills in a number of areas, but not limited to: normal and disordered speech and language development, the diagnostic process, therapeutic interventions and techniques, school achievement, various disabilities of childhood and adolescence and child development. This includes participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, annual review meetings, case study conferences, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and consultation/collaboration with teachers and others providing services specific students.