SLPA Scope of Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for an SLPA?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing speech and language disorders

Answer

Implementing therapy sessions as directed by an SLP

Answer

Conducting speech and language screenings without interpretation

Answer

Documenting client performance during therapy sessions

Question 2

Can an SLPA provide therapy to clients without the supervision of a licensed SLP?

Accepted Answer

No, all therapy sessions must be supervised by a licensed SLP

Answer

Yes, as long as the SLPA has sufficient experience

Answer

Yes, but only in schools

Answer

Yes, but only for children under the age of 5

Question 3

Which of the following tasks is within the SLPA's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

Collecting and documenting data during therapy sessions

Answer

Developing and modifying treatment plans

Answer

Interpreting screening and assessment results

Answer

Providing a clinical diagnosis

Question 4

Under what conditions can an SLPA administer standardized assessments?

Accepted Answer

Only under direct supervision and guidance of an SLP

Answer

Independently, without supervision

Answer

Only if they interpret the results

Answer

SLPAs cannot administer standardized assessments under any circumstances

Question 5

Can an SLPA participate in team meetings and share observations about a client's progress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can share data but not provide interpretations or recommendations

Answer

No, they cannot participate in any team meetings

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Yes, they can make recommendations for changes to the treatment plan

Answer

No, they can only observe meetings without speaking