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Recommendations for ASHA Members on the Appropriate Use of SLPAs

 

see also: Main Story | Appropriate Use of SLPAs | Role of the SLPA | Role of the SLP | Tips on Managing Conflict

These recommendations were developed by the 2006-2007 Ad Hoc Committee of the SLP/SLS Assembly of ASHA's Legislative Council.

  • Take responsibility to inform yourself regarding ASHA policy documents and licensure regulations in your state pertaining to the use of support personnel.
  • Take responsibility to advocate for the appropriate use of assistants in your workplace, e.g., administrators and others in leadership roles in your organization.
  • Join ASHA's Special Interest Division 11-Administration and Supervision and/or a regional group of clinical educators.
  • Enroll in workshops on supervision at the state, regional, and national levels.


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