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Current Policies and New Directions for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Citation
Paul-Brown, D and Goldberg, LR, Current Policies and New Directions for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 32 pp. 4-17. ISSN 0161-1461 (2001) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2001 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
DOI: doi:10.1044/0161-1461(2001/001)
Abstract
This article provides an overview of current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) policies for the appropriate use and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants with an emphasis on the need to preserve the role of fully qualified speech-language pathologists in the service delivery system. Seven challenging issues surrounding the appropriate use of speech-language pathology assistants are considered. These include registering assistants and approving training programs; membership in ASHA; discrepancies between state requirements and ASHA policies; preparation for serving diverse multicultural, bilingual, and international populations; supervision considerations; funding and reimbursement for assistants; and perspectives on career-ladder/bachelor-level personnel. The formation of a National Leadership Council is proposed to develop a coordinated strategic plan for addressing these controversial and potentially divisive issues related to speech-language pathology assistants. This council would implement strategies for future development in the areas of professional education pertaining to assistant-level supervision, instruction of assistants, communication networks, policy development, research, and the dissemination/promotion of information regarding assistants.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | speech pathology assistants in healthcare, policies |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Public health |
Research Field: | Health promotion |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Health education and promotion |
UTAS Author: | Goldberg, LR (Associate Professor Lyn Goldberg) |
ID Code: | 95596 |
Year Published: | 2001 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 6 |
Deposited By: | Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre |
Deposited On: | 2014-10-03 |
Last Modified: | 2015-03-18 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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