Selected ASHA Practice Policy Documents: Literacy, Language, and Learning

Selected practice documents related to Literacy, Language & Learning are featured below from ASHA's Online Practice Policy.

Professional Issues Statements 

• Professional Issues in Telepractice for Speech-Language Pathology
• Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

Practice Scope and Patterns

• Preferred Practice Patterns for the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology
• Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge and Skills Statements

• Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span
• Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists With Respect to Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescent

Position Statements

• Roles and Responsibilies of Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders
• Inclusive Practices for Children and Youths with Communication Disorders
• Prevention of Communication Disorders
• Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists for Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents: Position Statement

Practice Guidelines

• Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span
• Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists With Respect to Reading and Writing for Children and Adolescents: Practice Guidelines

Relevant Papers

• A Model for Collaborative Service Delivery for Students With Language-Learning Disorders in the Public Schools
• Definitions of Communication Disorders and Variations

Technical Reports

• Principles for Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span
• Appropriate School Facilities for Students With Speech-Language-Hearing Disorders
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders: An Introduction
• Inclusive Practices for Children and Youths with Communication Disorders
• Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Respect to Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents