About SLAATT
An independent organization of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists who work in Trinidad and Tobago. SLAATT was formed in 2009 to raise awareness and provide advocacy with the goal of promoting the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Current Executive Board (2024-2026)
President
Natasha Scott-Bernard, M.S., CCC-SLP
Vice President
Dr. Amanda Piper
Secretary
Sirlon George, M.S., CCC-SLP
Treasurer
Cecile Moniquette, M.S., CCC-SLP
Public Relations Officer
Donnella Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP
Board Representative
Laura Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Natasha Scott-Bernard, M.S., CCC-SLP
Vice President
Dr. Amanda Piper
Secretary
Sirlon George, M.S., CCC-SLP
Treasurer
Cecile Moniquette, M.S., CCC-SLP
Public Relations Officer
Donnella Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP
Board Representative
Laura Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP
MISSION
To educate the general public about Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology : the profession, as well as the services that can be provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist.
To support and guide families of individuals with any type of speech-language disorder.
To provide services for individuals with speech-language disorders or hearing disorders.
To work with the Ministries of Education and Health to raise awareness about speech-language and hearing disorders, as well as special education in general.
To work to implement speech-language and hearing screenings in schools and early identification and to provide services for individuals once identified.
To train families and professionals in how to identify a possible speech/language/communication/hearing disorder, as well as enhance language and communication skills for individuals affected.
To solicit funds from individuals and organizations in furtherance of any of our aims and objectives.
To establish a Bursary Fund to provide services to financially needy clients.
To support and guide families of individuals with any type of speech-language disorder.
To provide services for individuals with speech-language disorders or hearing disorders.
To work with the Ministries of Education and Health to raise awareness about speech-language and hearing disorders, as well as special education in general.
To work to implement speech-language and hearing screenings in schools and early identification and to provide services for individuals once identified.
To train families and professionals in how to identify a possible speech/language/communication/hearing disorder, as well as enhance language and communication skills for individuals affected.
To solicit funds from individuals and organizations in furtherance of any of our aims and objectives.
To establish a Bursary Fund to provide services to financially needy clients.
CONSTITUTION AND CODE OF ETHICS
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Please note that SLAATT membership is voluntary and is not a requirement to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist. In order to work legally in Trinidad & Tobago as a Speech Language Pathologist, one must be registered with the Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Therapy Board of Trinidad & Tobago (OTSLTBTT) under the Council for Professions Related to Medicine (CPRM). To ensure that you are receiving services from a registered and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, please visit the OTSLTBTT Facebook page www.facebook.com/otslpboardtt or e-mail [email protected] for a list of all registered and licensed speech therapists. All current SLAATT members are licensed and registered.
