Speech therapist Lise Hoelstad is a specialist in speech and hearing, and is affiliated with a professional association for speech therapists with 76 years of experience. The association publishes the independent journal Norwegian Journal of Speech Therapy (NTL) and offers a course calendar with relevant courses for its members. Members have access to various benefits, including salary and collective agreements as well as insurance.
In addition to offering resources for speech therapists, the association has a search function that makes it possible to find speech therapists based on name and county. The organization also engages in political hearings and issues that affect speech therapy, with a particular focus on preventive measures for students with specific needs.