The Terminology Framework Project was conducted from 2005 to 2007 with the aim of improving the consistency and appropriateness of speech pathology terminology.  The project had an Australian focus and a parallel international focus.

The major activities were:

• Working with the Australian Terminology Frameworks Reference Group to develop the Framework for Terminology Use. 
• Working with the International Group on Terminology Frameworks – Communication Sciences and Disorders (IGOTF-CSD) on an international project to promote consistency in terminology for the field of communication sciences and disorders.
• Chairing a forum at IALP in August 2007.
• Sharing information with members through association publications.
• Producing several publications for members.
• A final project publication: Criteria for the analysis of speech pathology terms: challenges and a methodology.

This project was supported by funding from the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training. If you want any further information about the Terminology Framework Project please contact National Office.

Terminology - Members Information

Terminology Framework Project - Publications & References

Publications

A Framework for Effective Speech Pathology Terms as published in ACQ Vol. 10 No. 3 2008

Criteria for the Analysis of Speech Pathology Terms: Challenges and a Methodology 2008
Appendix 1: Worksheet

A History of the Terminology of Communication Sciences and Disorders October 2006

Useful References

Terminology - Much More Than a Definition as published in ACQ Vol. 8 No. 1 2006
Useful References for Exploring the Issues in Terminology

Frequently Asked Questions

This document contains answers to some FAQs about the Terminology Framework Project.

IALP 2007

Paper 1 - Rationale for a New Approach
Paper 2 - A Framework for Terminology Use
Paper 3 - Looking to the Future

IGOTF

IGOTF-CSD is an international collaboration of associations interested in improving the appropriateness, accessibility and consistency of terminology in the field of communication science and disorders.  Speech Pathology Australia’s work on IGOTF-CSD has been generously supported by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training between July 2005 and June 2006.

What is IGOTF-CSD?
Terminology Projects Overview
Draft IGOTF-CSD Project Profile - June 2006