Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Professions in Asia: Past History and Current Status-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Professions in Asia: Past History and Current Status

Published:2024-08 Issue:4 Volume:9 Page:1197-1216
ISSN:2381-4764
Container-title:Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
language:en
Short-container-title:Perspect ASHA SIGs

Author:

Lee Sue Ann S.¹^ORCID,Ang Chloe Hui Min²,Chafcouloff Elizabeth³,Choi Seong Hee⁴,De Chua Kenneth Wei⁵,Cuadro Carla Krishan⁶^ORCID,Hassan Fatimah Hani⁷,Kariyasu Makoto⁸,Lertsukprasert Krisna⁹,Sasheendran Snithin¹⁰,Supiaty Upik¹¹,Tsai Meng-Ju¹²^ORCID,Tseng Shu-Chuan¹³^ORCID,Wang Rumi¹⁴,Wong Min Ney¹⁵^ORCID,Yuan Sun¹⁶

Affiliation:

1. Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing, Yongin, South Korea

2. National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore

3. Speech and Swallowing Therapy Cambodia, Phnom Penh

4. Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan, South Korea

5. Society for Audiology Professionals Singapore, Singapore

6. University of the Philippines Manila

7. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

8. Institute of Junwa Rehabilitation Foundation, Miyazaki, Japan

9. Thai Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Bangkok, Thailand

10. SEHA Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

11. Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang, Indonesia

12. Taiwan Speech-Language-Hearing Association

13. Institute of Linguistics, Academia Sinica, Taipei City, Taiwan

14. Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China

15. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

16. Zaizhu International Children's Language Development & Research Center, Changsha, China

Abstract

Purpose: In collaboration with members of the Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (APSSLH), the purpose of this tutorial was to outline a brief history and the current status of the speech-language pathology and audiology professions in Asian countries that are affiliated with the APSSLH. Method: Relevant literature and websites on the speech-language pathology and audiology professions in each country are reviewed and summarized. Information was also obtained via personal interviews. Results: A brief history, educational programs, licensure systems, and professional organizations of each country are addressed. Discussion: The developmental status of speech-language pathology and audiology professions in Asian countries varies from emerging to fully established. Several issues among countries in development are discussed, and recommendations for future development are addressed. Conclusion: This tutorial will improve awareness of speech-language pathology and audiology status in Asian countries and may facilitate ASHA and APSSLH members participation in and contributions to international relations and affairs.

Publisher

American Speech Language Hearing Association

Link

https://pubs.asha.org/doi/pdf/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00039

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