The policy is designed to provide the most comprehensive coverage within your scope of practice. NSLC policy defines professional services as follows:

The means of assessing, through the use of instrumentation and observation, a client's speech and language functionality, and implementing a therapeutic program to assist the client in adapting to, or overcoming limitations of, any identified Speech and Language Disorder.

A Speech and Language Therapy Program may include 1) Coaching a client through various physical, mental or emotional exercises, 2) Recommending, customizing and training a client in the effective use of alternative, adaptive or prosthetic language devices or language systems, 3) coaching caregivers, friends, family members and others in providing a supportive environment for the client, and 4) monitoring a client's progress and modifying approaches as applicable.