Part I Education 1. Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in the Asian Context 2. Understanding the Cross-Cultural Journey: Educators' Perspectives on Asian Students in Western Speech-Language Pathology Programs 3. In Our Own Words: Factors Contributing to Asian Students' Career Readiness and Holistic Wellbeing in Speech-Language Pathology 4. Serving Diversity: Cultivating Cultural Humility and Humanistic Counseling Skills through Interprofessional Education and Service-Learning 5. Role of accreditation for quality development and regulation of the speech-language pathology profession Part II Practice and Support 6. Lived Experiences and Resources in Speech-Language Pathology: Navigating from Academic Training to Professional Practice 7. Speech-Language Therapy Services in Mainland China - Then, Now, and Future: What Have We Learnt so Far? 8.

Strategies to Enhance the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Profession in Developing Asian Countries 9. Sociocultural and Linguistic Considerations in Speech-Language Pathology Practice: The Hong Kong Experience 10. Building a Network: Collaboration, Mentorship, and Resource Building 11. Cultural aspects of Beliefs and Traditions that impact access to care for older adults: Illustrations from Malaysian contexts Part III Empowerment 12. Licensure Systems for Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology (AUD) in Western and Asian Countries: Implications for Nations where SLP and AUD Professions are Emerging and Developing 13. Raising Awareness of the Importance of Speech-Language Pathology as a Professional Discipline in Asian Communities 14. Advocacy for the Recognition and Advancement of Speech-Language Pathology Profession 15. Technology and Digitalization in the Field of Speech-Language Pathology in Asia 16.

Conclusion: The Future of Speech-Language Pathology in the Asian Context.