The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology has stated that a licensed assistant may assist in the delivery of speech-language services under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. Possible employment opportunities may be found in, but are not limited to, hospitals, rehab centers, private practices, and schools. All job placements will require a licensed speech-language pathologist to be available for supervision. While licensed assistants cannot be assigned to, or responsible for their own caseloads, they assist in managing existing caseloads.

TSHA has developed the following resources for SLP Assistants and their supervisors.

• The Role of the Licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathlogy
• Supervision of SLP-As in the Public Schools
• Generic SLP-A Evaluation
• SLP/SLP Assistant PDAS Self-Evaluation Form
• SLP/SLP Assistant PDAS Walk-Through Form
• SLP/SLP-A PDAS Form/Intervention Plan/Observation Scripting and Documentation Form

Further information regarding licensed assistants can be found on the following web sites.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Texas Education Agency

American Speech-Language Hearing Association