Laws, Ethics, and Cultural Issues
Laws, Ethics, and Cultural Issues
Laws, Ethics, and Cultural Issues Research Paper: Review of ASHA documents for AAC relating to laws, ethics, and cultural issues (link to ASHA AAC Practice Portal available on Bb). Summarize information. In your paper, present a case relating to a dilemma for the use or acquisition of AAC followed by a solution. Three to five pages written using APA format.
There is an example of a dilemma for AAC
Your 16 year old private client attends all subject high school classes and hangs out with
several friends. He has asked you to place several swear words on his device. What is
your position?
This is an ethical dilemma!
This is just an EXAMPLE use another kind of dilemma for your research paper.
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ASHA websites to use for AAC
Practice Portal on the ASHA website:
Keeping It Legal Online: Don’t accidentally break little-known laws, regulations or policies by posting too much information on social media.
http://leader.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2527…
Scope of Practice in Speech Pathology
http://www.asha.org/policy/SP2016-00343/
Roles and Responsibilities
SLPs play a central role in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of persons requiring AAC intervention. The professional roles and activities in speech-language pathology include clinical/educational services (diagnosis, assessment, planning, and treatment), advocacy, education, administration, and research.
Appropriate roles for SLPs include the following:
· Provide training for medical and allied health professionals, educators, and family members about AAC use and the impact of AAC on quality of life
· Educate other professionals and caregivers on the needs of persons using AAC and the role of SLPs in meeting the needs of individuals who use AAC
· Serve as a liaison between the family and the SGD provider
· Screen individuals who may benefit from AAC intervention
· Determine the need for further assessment and/or referral for other services
· Conduct a comprehensive, transdisciplinary, culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment related to provision of AAC services
· Refer to other professionals (rehabilitation engineer, assistive technology professional, occupational therapist, physical therapist, music therapist, vision specialist) to facilitate access to comprehensive services, reduce barriers, and maximize opportunities for successful AAC use
· Involve individuals and family members in decision making to the greatest extent possible throughout the assessment and intervention process
· Develop and implement intervention plans that are culturally and linguistically appropriate to maximize effective communication between individuals who use AAC and their communication partners across the lifespan
· Document progress, determine appropriate AAC modifications, and determine dismissal and follow-up criteria, if indicated
· Generate reports to help with funding and collaborate with funding agencies
· Counsel persons who use AAC and their families/caregivers regarding communication-related issues and provide education aimed at preventing abandonment and other complications relating to AAC use
· Serve as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team working with individuals who use AAC and their families/caregivers
· Participate in individualized education program (IEP) meetings
· Ensure that AAC goals and AAC use are included in a student’s IEP
· Remain informed of research in the area of AAC, and help advance the knowledge base related to the nature of AAC assessment and intervention
· Use evidence-based practice to evaluate functional outcomes of AAC intervention
· Know about funding sources and the requirements for applying for funding from each source
· Advocate for individuals and their families/caregivers at the local, state, and national levels, particularly with regard to funding, education, and acceptance of AAC use.
As indicated in the ASHA Code of Ethics , SLPs shall engage in only those aspects of the profession that are within the scope of their professional practice and competence, considering their level of education, training, and experience.
ASHA Code of Ethics
http://www.asha.org/Code-of-Ethics/
Evidence Based Practice in AAC
http://www.asha.org/policy/TR2004-00001/
Scope of Practice
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2016). Scope of practice in speech-language pathology [Scope of Practice]. Available from www.asha.org/policy/.
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