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What is it about?
There is a significant disparity in the number of Native American professionals working in the field of speech-language pathology. Historical and social factors have a significant impact on this reality. This article addresses opportunities for a "grow your own" approach to recruitment and training of Native American speech-language pathology professionals.
Why is it important?
This article provides a readily accessible framework for identifying and training Native American speech-language pathology assistants. There is a significant need for culturally competent speech and language providers in the Native American community and speech-language pathology assistants have the potential to help fill this need.