Speech therapists including ASHA and the INFORMED SLP express concern over CDC speech language milestones changes. Learn some notable changes made by AAP/CDC.
The Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology is an official policy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) defining
AAC is used when speech is not an adequate means of functional communication. The ?augmentative? refers to any devices, methods, or systems that are used in addition to speech. This can be necessary when someone?s speech is not clear due to low volume, low tone, or articulation errors, or when someone requires vocal rest. The ?alternative? refers to any device, method, or system used for communication when speech has not developed or has been lost.