The ICF framework reflects a conceptual change in the approach to diagnosis and
intervention across the spectrum of speech-language pathology services. The American …

The World Health Organization's (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability
and Health (ICF)(WHO,) states that one of its five possible applications is for clinical use. The …

Threats and Worrall are to be applauded for their proactive article on the World Health
Organization ICF (WHO, 2001). They clearly describe the ICF and outline the positives …

Abstract The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a
compelling framework and classification system with the potential to enhance person …

This paper provides a context for the remainder of this special issue on the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and speech-language pathology. It …

Chapter 1 Page 1 Chapter opener image: © mvp64/E+/Getty Images Chapter 1 Carol A. Ukstins,
MS, CCC-A, FAAA Deborah R. Welling, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA The Speech-Language Pathologist …

As the speech-language pathology (SLP) profession matures and evolves, there will
continue to be an ongoing need for practice change. Practice change has many drivers …

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) facilitates a wide
range of research in speech-language pathology. In addition to framing the development of …

In this poem, Chris describes her place in an out-ofreach, weary, scary, confusing world.
Threats and Worrall would probably fit this information, drawn from an expression of …

A new era in speech-language pathology practice is pending, and one that impels us to
innovate and diversify as we move forward into the 21st century. The impetus for this …