Organization

Japanese Association of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists (JAS) is a national professional and scientific association consisting of approximately 5,100 nationally licensed members who advocate for the millions of individuals with communication disorders and swallowing problems in Japan. As speech-language-hearing therapists (SLHTs), we provide assessments, treatment, and other assistance necessary to maximize our clientsf communication capacities. We provide services to improve our clientsf impaired functioning, maintain and/or improve their residual functioning, and educate their families and communication partners. 
JAS was founded in January 2000 to unite and represent nationally licensed speech-language-hearing therapists. The national licensing system was established by law in December 1997, and the first National License Examination for Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists was administered by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in March 1999.


Contact

For more information, please contact:
Japanese Association of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists (JAS)
2-5-16-801  Shinjuku, Kasumi Building,
Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022

Email:
members:
kaiin@jaslht.gr.jp
others:
kaiingai@jaslht.gr.jp

Fax: (81) 3-6412-9854