Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) service a wide range of clients from different cultural
and linguistic backgrounds. Therefore, SLPs should be aware of and able to adapt their own …

Background The homogeneity of the field of speech-language pathology is at odds with that
of the increasingly diverse United States population served. National efforts to promote the …

In order to serve all clients, speech-language pathologists need to develop culturally and
socially responsive clinical skills. They must become culturally competent communicators …

What does it mean to have true cultural competence as an speech-language pathologist
(SLP)? In some areas of practice it may be enough to develop a perspective that values the …

Cultural awareness is a necessity when providing services to a culturally and linguistically
diverse population. Culture influences a family's' values, religion, language preference, kin …

Purpose: Only 8% of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) members
identify as members of an underrepresented racial group (ASHA, 2021); hence, little is …

It would be impossible to learn upfront about all of the different cultures a speech-language
pathologist might encounter in practice. Considering this, plus the desire to avoid …

A clinician's perceived competence determines his or her ability to attain clinical outcomes
and persevere through challenging situations. This study examined the perceived …

Purpose: This investigation surveyed program directors of speech-language pathology
graduate programs in the United States to determine their views on the academic instruction …

Abstract The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) outlines the
competencies (eg knowledge, skills, and disposition) that its professionals must have in …