
A list of actions to be considered in order to promote SJ in the field is provided. The ASHA Action Center welcomes questions and requests for information from members and non-members. Barriers continue to exist that limit the degree to which SLPs can work toward SJ. Please contact: /profind to locate a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist near you, who will be able to assess and potentially provide treatment.
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Conclusions Working for SJ is important to a majority of the respondents, and various efforts are implemented to create equal opportunities for service to clients. You may also request a copy by contacting ASHAs Audiology Professional Practices unit via e-mail at or calling ASHAs Action Center at 80. Identified barriers to incorporating SJ include time (62.7%), resources (65.6%), and finances (70.0%).

Many SLPs are actively involved in implementing SJ principles in their own practice by accepting Medicaid (40.7%), engaging in political outreach (55.0%), and providing transdisciplinary educational outreach (77.9%). They can go to Child Find or use ASHA ProFind to locate ASHA-certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
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Search by profession, age, or scroll through the full topic list. Results The majority of respondents view SJ as important to the profession (91.2%) and value the work of creating equality among groups (96.0%). ASHA Evidence Maps is a searchable online tool for finding the latest summarized evidence on screening, assessment, treatment, and service delivery for audiologists and SLPs. Four themes were explored through the survey: (a) importance of SJ, (b) awareness of SJ, (c) current practices related to SJ, and (d) barriers to SJ implementation. with typical frequency for articulation treatment being two times weekly for 30 minute sessions (ASHA 2004). geographic regions, including both urban and rural communities. Method The survey was sent to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-certified SLPs, identified by the ASHA ProFind database, across six U.S.

At present, there is a lack of data in peer-reviewed publications within the discipline of communication disorders on SJ and even less regarding the perceptions of SLPs on SJ. As our professional organizations call us to advocate and communicate with regulatory agencies and legislative bodies to promote quality care for all individuals, this topic has become particularly important at this time. Purpose The purpose of this survey research is to provide preliminary data regarding speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') perceptions of the role that social justice (SJ) plays in their work.
