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These documents describe the appropriate roles of the SLP as including, but not limited to, the following:
- Screening and early detection of individuals at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and providing referrals to experienced professionals
- Diagnosis, typically as part of a diagnostic team or in other multidisciplinary collaborations. The process of diagnosis should include appropriate referrals to rule out other conditions and facilitate access to comprehensive services
- Assessment and intervention focusing on aspects of development critical to the achievement of social communication competence. Services should honor differences in families, cultures, languages, and resources. SLPs should also recognize the components of evidence-based practice
- Working with families in a partnership during assessment and intervention with individuals with ASD
- Collaboration with other invested parties to identify priorities and build consensus on a
service plan and functional outcomes
- Professional development to enhance knowledge and skills for service provision
- Research to advance the knowledge base about ASD. SLPs should also keep abreast of current research
- Advocacy for individuals with ASD in promoting social communication skills
To Learn More
The following new ASHA documents were published in the ASHA Online Desk Reference Library:
- "Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span: Position Statement"
- "Principles for Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span: Technical Report"
- "Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathologists in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span"
- "Knowledge and Skills Needed by Speech-Language Pathologists for Diagnosis,
Assessment, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Across the Life Span"
Visit the ASHA Desk Reference to locate these documents.
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