11/02/2026
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science - why Speech & Language Therapists are clinical scientists
Speech & Language Therapy is not just a caring profession; it is a science-based clinical discipline.
Speech & Language Therapists are trained in:
• neuroscience and linguistics
• developmental psychology
• anatomy & physiology
• research methods and clinical science
Our work is grounded in data, assessment, and evidence — with real-world impact on children, families, and education systems.
💡 Communication is human.
🔬 Our work is grounded in science.