Disclaimer: If you are concerned with your child's development, please reach out to a certified professional. This post is not meant to be a diagnostic tool.
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Disclaimer: These milestones are based on averages of English-speaking children. If you are concerned about your child's development, please reach out to a certified professional.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Who are SLPA's? SLPA stands for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. SLPA's are support personal who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP.) What do I need to know about SLPA's? To become certified with a license in the state of Louisiana, SLPA's must earn a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and complete a minimum of 225 hours of field work experience, with the first 100 hours being through an accredited educational institution. SLPA's can assist SLP's with...
Can an SLPA replace my child's SLP? Assistants can not replace qualified speech-language pathologists. SLPA's can not be employed without an SLP supervisor. The SLP must have "first contact" with all individuals on the caseload and provide direct supervision (in-view observation and guidance) for a minimum of 1 hour a week. Resources: www.asha.org www.lbespa.org Thank's for reading! I'm so glad you're here! Lindsey Bogard B.A. PL-SLPA Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Social Media Strategist |
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