What is the ASLP Interstate Compact and what does it mean for SLPs?

Guest: Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at ASHA

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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, for a timely discussion about the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) and what it means for speech-language pathologists. Together, they break down how the ASLP Compact works, who is eligible to participate, what privileges it provides, and where implementation currently stands across the United States. If you've been wondering how the compact could affect your clinical practice, this episode will help you understand the opportunities, limitations, and what to watch for next.

About the Guest: Susan Adams is the Director for State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at ASHA. She is responsible for advancing the public policy objectives of ASHA by serving as team lead and policy expert on state legislation and regulations affecting audiologists and speech-language pathologists, related to state licensure including the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, and diversity, equity and inclusion issues that affect the ability to practice.

Show Notes:

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• ASLP-IC Website
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