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References Andaya, B.W., & Andaya, L.Y. (1982). A history of Malaysia . London: Macmillan Press. Cheng, L.L. (1989). Service delivery to Asian Children: A cross- cultural framework. Topics in Language Disorders , 9 (4), 1–14. Matsuda, M. (1989). Working with Asian parents: Some com­ munication strategies. Topics in Language Disorders , 9 (3), 45–53. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational outlook handbook , http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099 .htm#addinfo

least for an assessment session. Follow-up sessions, however, may be one to three months later, depending on the severity of the disorder or the availability of a session slot. This results in frustration, reduced levels of motivation from the patient and family as well as poorer success rates/prognosis. Lack of opportunities for continuing education in specific and specialised areas such as dysphagia and voice disorders also leads to some SLPs choosing to work mainly with paediatric language disorders. As a result, populations of patients requiring medical speech pathology are left out, and do not receive the services of the SLP.

Correspondence to: Ms Shobha Sharma Dept. of Audiology & Speech Sciences Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia phone: +603 2691 4230 / 2698 1420 ext 202 fax: +603 2698 6039 email: shobha.ukm@gmail.com

Speech pathology in Malaysia is in its infancy and continues to face frequent changes. Continuous upgrading of services and the knowledge base is required in consultation with more established universities, hospitals and research facilities. It is hoped that the profession of speech pathology matures to provide maximal benefits to the patients in the very near future through awareness programs for both professionals and the public, so they are more aware of the importance and value of the speech pathology services. Speech Pathology Australia National Database

Use the online Speech Pathology Australia National Database when searching for Speech Pathologists Search For A Speech Pathologist Online Speech Pathology Australia National Database Don’t forget to use and refer your clients to the online Speech Pathology Australia National Database which is currently available on the Speech Pathology Australia website. On the homepage you will find a button on the bottom right hand corner titled ‘Find a Speech Pathologist’ click this button to be linked to the Database. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

The online Speech Pathology Australia National Database holds information on all our members, both private and public speech pathologists, Australia wide. If you are looking for a speech pathologists in your local area, it is as simply as entering your Postcode, and ticking the ‘Search surrounding suburbs’ box. Speech Pathology Australia members are encouraged to keep their practice information up-to-date as much as possible either via your online ‘User Profile’ or by contacting National Office. The information you submitted at the time of renewing your membership is entered into the Database. This information will be available online unless you have indicated ‘I do not want these details used for public referrals, private practice directory listings or online searches’ Remember this referral information is both a service to the public and a benefit to the marketing of your own practice/ services.

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