IALP and the world: Global perspectives

IALP is an association that guards, coordinates, and enhances internationally the field of communicative sciences and disorders. On the occasion of its 75th anniversary an attempt is made in this presentation to introduce the Association and the lines of possible future development in relation to its global responsibilities. An introduction to human communication aims at highlighting the importance of the field of interest of IALP. The history and present status of IALP is given. Future development focuses on aspects of the specialty and on promotion of the goals of IALP with reference to the importance of developing international contacts. Finances, an important aspect in the development of any establishment, are referred to, stressing their sound features at present. Suggested global tasks are put forward as a visionary and even a missionary plan for IALP in its coming decades.