Nicolais J P
Am J Occup Ther. 1976 Jan;30(1):21-6.
This article presents an account of the licensure movement in the professions of speech pathology and audiology and the role of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) in that movement. The introductory section relates the evolution of ASHA's position on licensure from one of opposition in the 1960's to the current position of active support, whereas the body of the article delineates the processes by which three state speech and hearing associations initiated and brought to fruition their licensure efforts. The conclusion of the article summarizes the legislative recommendations made by ASHA members from the 25 states that have enacted licensure laws. These recommendations cover such areas as organizing a licensure effort, garnering support from professional and other groups, and managing the bill in the state legislature. The author concludes that, while the profession has benefited from its licensure achievements, efforts to protect present gains and secure new ones must continue.
本文介绍了言语病理学和听力学专业的执照颁发运动以及美国言语和听力协会（ASHA）在该运动中所起的作用。引言部分讲述了ASHA在执照颁发问题上的立场演变，从20世纪60年代的反对立场到目前积极支持的立场，而文章主体部分则描述了三个州的言语和听力协会发起并实现其执照颁发努力的过程。文章结论总结了来自已颁布执照颁发法律的25个州的ASHA成员提出的立法建议。这些建议涵盖了组织执照颁发工作、获得专业团体和其他团体的支持以及在州立法机构中管理法案等领域。作者得出结论，虽然该专业已从其执照颁发成就中受益，但保护现有成果并获取新成果的努力必须继续。
