The professional in the allied health team whose job it is to assist the individual in the formulation of speech and the ability to articulate words and to understand and initiate speech is the:
a. occupational therapist.
b. speech therapist.
c. physiotherapist.
d. nurse.
b
Speech therapists work with individuals to improve
communication deficits.
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