The Joint House Resolution from the Vermont House of Representatives urges the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to reconsider its opposition to the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) of communication instruction, particularly for students with apraxia of speech (AOS) or autism. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by children with AOS and autism in developing communication skills and emphasizes the potential benefits of RPM, a teaching methodology that involves progressively challenging communication tasks. Despite ASHA's rejection of RPM's scientific legitimacy, many parents have reported positive outcomes for their children using this method.

The resolution underscores the importance of providing a comprehensive educational system that accommodates the needs of all students, including those with AOS and autism. It calls for ASHA to reexamine its stance on RPM, considering the enthusiastic support it has received from parents and its potential to enhance the academic and life success of affected students. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to ASHA, reinforcing the legislative body's commitment to advocating for effective communication instruction methods.