(a) Unless authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public, by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person:
(1) Is authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant in the State; or
(2) Assists in the practice of speech-language pathology.
(b) Unless authorized to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in assisting the practice of speech-language pathology, including:
(1) “Communication assistant”;
(2) “Speech assistant”;
(3) “Speech-language assistant”;
(4) “Speech-language teacher”; or
(5) “Speech teacher”.