ISCO-08 2266
Audiologists and speech therapists
47.0%
ADI · 197th of 433 · 95% interval 31.8–62.5
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 47.0% of the task time of audiologists and speech therapists, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full47.0%
197th of 433 · interval 31.8–62.5
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time40.7%
184th of 433 · interval 35.9–45.6
Evidence45
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 2.7%L1Augmentation · 50.3%L2Partial delegation · 47.0%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
45 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.Audiologists | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.Audiologists | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.Audiologists | 3.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.Audiologists | 3.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.Speech-Language Pathologists | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.Speech-Language Pathologists | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.Speech-Language Pathologists | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.Audiologists | 3.1% | L1 | L2L1 | 32% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.Audiologists | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.Audiologists | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine and clean patients' ear canals.Audiologists | 2.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 30 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.6 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.Audiologists | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.Audiologists | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 22 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.Speech-Language Pathologists | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Perform administrative tasks, such as managing office functions and finances.Audiologists | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.Audiologists | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.Audiologists | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.Audiologists | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices through auditory training and counseling.Audiologists | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.Audiologists | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.Speech-Language Pathologists | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.Speech-Language Pathologists | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.Speech-Language Pathologists | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or direct research on hearing or balance topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.Audiologists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 7.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Engage in marketing activities, such as developing marketing plans, to promote business for private practices.Audiologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.Audiologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.Audiologists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise students or assistants.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.Speech-Language Pathologists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Communicate with students who use an alternative method of communications, using sign language or computer technology.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.Audiologists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing conservation programs in industry, military, schools, and communities.Audiologists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.Speech-Language Pathologists · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 47.0% | 55 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.445 | 68 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.89 | 72 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 59 | 54 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.191 | 54 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (22)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dieticians and nutritionists 2265 | 87.0 | |
| Pharmacists 2262 | 77.6 | |
| Environmental and occupational health and hygiene professionals 2263 | 69.5 | |
| Generalist medical practitioners 2211 | 56.2 | |
| Specialist medical practitioners 2212 | 52.9 | |
| Traditional and complementary medicine professionals 2230 | 47.8 | |
| Physiotherapists 2264 | 46.7 | |
| Health professionals not elsewhere classified 2269 | 46.0 | |
| Nursing professionals 2221 | 44.4 | |
| Paramedical practitioners 2240 | 35.6 | |
| Midwifery professionals 2222 | 33.7 | |
| Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians 2267 | 30.7 |
Dashed line: audiologists and speech therapists (47.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Audiologists and speech therapists (ISCO-08 2266), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2266
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Audiologists and speech therapists (ISCO-08 2266)}
}Machine-readable
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