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Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools Vol.32 4-17 January 2001. doi:10.1044/0161-1461(2001/001)
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Current Policies and New Directions for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Diane Paul-Brown 1
Lynette R. Goldberg 2
1 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rockville, MD
2 George Washington University, Washington, DC

dpaulbrown{at}asha.org

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.

KEY WORDS: speech-language pathology assistants, current policies, supervision, controversial issues, national strategic plan

Submitted on November 1, 1999
Accepted on June 28, 2000


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