A Survey of University Professors Teaching Speech Sound Disorders: Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises and Other Topics

2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maggie M. Watson ◽  
Gregory L. Lof
Keyword(s):  
Speech Sound ◽  
Speech Sound Disorders ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Oral Motor ◽  
Oral Motor Exercises

A Survey of the Usage of Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises by Speech and Language Therapists in the Republic of Ireland

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-40
Author(s):  
Alice Lee ◽  
Niamh Moore
Keyword(s):  
Speech Sound ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Speech Sound Disorders ◽  
Childhood Apraxia Of Speech ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Oral Motor ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Oral Motor Exercises

Objective: To collect information on the usage of nonspeech oral motor exercises (NSOMEs) by speech and language therapists (SLTs) for treating speech sound disorders (SSDs) in children in the Republic of Ireland. Method: SLTs who had worked with children with SSDs were invited to complete an online questionnaire adapted from a previous survey conducted in the US by Lof and Watson (2008). Main results:: 22/39 (56%) of the respondents reported using NSOMEs. Information from a colleague about the usefulness of NSOMEs, continuing education, and literature influenced the respondents the most to use NSOMEs. Most respondents used NSOMEs as a “warm up”, mainly with children with childhood apraxia of speech, dysarthria, and Down Syndrome. Conclusion: NSOMEs are used by over half of the respondents despite the lack of evidence that supports this treatment approach. Continuous effort to encourage the application of evidence-based practice in clinics is warranted.

Fine Motor Function and Oral-Motor Imitation Skills in Preschool-Age Children With Speech-Sound Disorders

2007 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 604-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy J. Newmeyer ◽  
Sandra Grether ◽  
Carol Grasha ◽  
Jaye White ◽  
Rachel Akers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Speech Sound ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Speech Sound Disorders ◽  
Oral Motor ◽  
Motor Imitation ◽  
Fine Motor Function ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Treating Children Ages 3–6 Who Have Speech Sound Disorder: A Survey

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaire Mann Brumbaugh ◽  
Ann Bosma Smit
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Time ◽  
Speech Sound ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Speech Sound Disorder ◽  
Awareness Training ◽  
Oral Motor ◽  
Oral Motor Exercises ◽  
Phonological Awareness Training

Purpose In a national survey, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) were asked about service delivery and interventions they use with children ages 3–6 who have speech sound disorder (SSD). Method The survey was e-mailed to 2,084 SLPs who worked in pre-elementary settings across the United States. Of these, 24% completed part or all of the survey, with 18% completing the entire survey. Results SLPs reported that they provided children ages 3–6 who had SSD with 30 or 60 min of treatment time weekly, regardless of group or individual setting. More SLPs indicated that they used traditional intervention than other types of intervention. However, many SLPs also reported using aspects of phonological interventions and providing phonological awareness training. Fewer SLPs indicated that they used nonspeech oral motor exercises than in a previous survey (Lof & Watson, 2008). Recently graduated SLPs were no more familiar with recent advances in phonological intervention than were their more experienced colleagues. Discussion This study confirms previous findings (Mullen & Schooling, 2010) about the amount of service provided to children ages 3–6 who have SSD. Issues related to the use of traditional and phonological intervention with children who have phonological disorder are discussed, along with concerns related to evidence-based practice and research needs.

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