1513L - Ethical Decision-making when Addressing Swallowing and Feeding in the School Setting

School-based swallowing and feeding services are provided in school districts throughout the country. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) serve as primary team members in the school setting. As certified professionals, SLPs must adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics which guides decision making. This session will provide information on providing high-quality feeding and swallowing services for establishing and maintaining safe and efficient mealtimes in the school setting and providing ethical services. An ethical decision-making process will be presented, focusing on the steps of gathering information about the situation and reviewing resources. It will include several ethical situations school based SLPs may face when addressing swallowing and feeding with the ASHA Code of Ethics serving as a guide in the process.