Who can write a referral for speech therapy?
Effective 9/1/2003, SHARS requirements allow for either a medical practitioner (as outlined in C1) or a licensed practitioner of the healing arts to provide the referral for speech therapy. Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are considered licensed practitioners of the healing arts. The evaluation and recommendation by the SLP may be considered the referral for services.
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