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P H I L I P P I N E A S S O C I AT I O N O F S P E E C H PAT H O L O G I S T S

A ff i l i a t e S o c i e t y, I n t e r n a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n o f L o g o p e d i c s a n d P h o n i a t r i c s

ADVISORY ON ATTENDING SEMINARS RELATED TOSPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY TRENDS

June 9, 2013

The Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP) is a professional organizationdevoted to promote the practice of speech-language pathology, monitor and enhance the qualityof speech pathology services in the country, stimulate exchange and dissemination ofinformation relevant to speech pathology among persons and organizations.

Different individuals, groups and insti tutions have been offering continuingeducation activities that target individuals and groups interested in knowing thelatest assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, service delivery, communication programdevelopment trends related to the speech-language pathology profession. PASP encouragesthese activities that would promote competency and professional development resulting toprovision of quality services and programs for individuals with communication difficulties.

To guide practitioners and the general public in choosing a forum/seminar/workshopthat would truly lead to the development of persons with communication disabilities and theirfamilies as well as professionals who have and would be working with speech-languagepathologists, PAS P is is sui ng thi s advi sor y.

1. SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIESWITHIN THE PHILIPPINES SHOULD BE ENDORSED BY PASP. Look for thePASP logo when deciding what seminars to go to. PASP is comprised of speech-language professionals who can certify which seminars are beneficial for interestedindividuals in learning more about communication disorders and workshops ortraining programs that would facilitate the development of skills necessary for

implementing specialized speech and language techniques or utilizing specificequipment.

ENSURE THAT THE SPEAKERS ARE RECOGNIZED EXPERTS AND MEMBERSOF THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPEECH-LANGUAGEPATHOLOGISTS. We would want to protect the human rights of persons withdisabilities, both local and international, by ensuring that knowledge disseminatedand skills taught would be coming from a speech-language professional who is at parwith the minimum local and international standard as decided upon by speech-language pathologist professional associations.

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