Falling Through the Cracks: Children Who Are Exceptions to the RTI Identification Process

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Nicole Davis ◽  
Donald L. Compton
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Reading Disabilities ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
False Negatives ◽  
Identification Process

Abstract This article discusses late emerging reading disabilities (RD) and provides possible explanations for false negatives that occur in the RTI process. In addition to providing a theoretical framework for thinking about late emerging RD, the authors conclude with suggestions for speech-language pathologists to improve the early identification of children who are at risk for late emerging RD.

Conceptualizing the New Frontier in Preventative and Therapeutic Semantic Interventions for Young Children Living in Poverty

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Emily S. Rusnak
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Reading Disabilities ◽  
Semantic Representation ◽  
Vocabulary Development ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Children In Poverty ◽  
New Frontier

In this article, the author discusses research that addresses semantically related reading issues for children in poverty. In addition to providing a theoretical framework, the author provides research-based intervention strategies and suggestions for speech-language pathologists to improve remediation efforts on vocabulary development, particularly in the area of semantic representation, for children who are at risk for developing reading disabilities.

Semantically Related Reading Issues for Children From Low Income Environments

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Robyn A. Ziolkowski ◽  
Howard Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Reading Disabilities ◽  
Semantic Representation ◽  
Vocabulary Development ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Children In Poverty

In this article, the authors discuss research that addresses semantically related reading issues for children in poverty. In addition to providing a theoretical framework, the authors provide research-based intervention strategies and suggestions for speech-language pathologists to use to improve remediation efforts on vocabulary development, particularly in the area of semantic representation, for children who are at risk for developing reading disabilities.

scholarly journals Early Identification of Dyslexia: Understanding the Issues

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Colenbrander ◽  
Jessie Ricketts ◽  
Helen L. Breadmore
Keyword(s):  
Response To Intervention ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Progress Monitoring ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Identification Process ◽  
Educational Potential

PurposeThe purpose of this tutorial is to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges associated with the early identification of dyslexia.MethodThe literature on the early identification of dyslexia is reviewed. Theoretical arguments and research evidence are summarized. An overview of response to intervention as a method of early identification is provided, and the benefits and challenges associated with it are discussed. Finally, the role of speech-language pathologists in the early identification process is addressed.ConclusionsEarly identification of dyslexia is crucial to ensure that children are able to maximize their educational potential, and speech-language pathologists are well placed to play a role in this process. However, early identification alone is not sufficient—difficulties with reading may persist or become apparent later in schooling. Therefore, continuing progress monitoring and access to suitable intervention programs are essential.

Early Identification of Children At Risk for Reading Disabilities

1994 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 371-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Hurford ◽  
Joel D. Schauf ◽  
Tammy Blaich ◽  
Kraig Moore ◽  
Larry Bunce
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Reading Disabilities ◽  
Children At Risk

Translating Between Research and Practice in Serving Infants at Risk for ASD

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Linda R. Watson ◽  
Elizabeth R. Crais
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Research To Practice ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

In research studies, we are now able to identify many infants who are at risk for later diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as early as 12 months of age. The authors are part of a research team developing and testing a tool for early identification and also testing the efficacy of an early intervention for infants at risk for ASD. Challenges encountered in this research highlight some of the issues that speech-language pathologists and other professionals serving the infant/toddler population may face. This article uses our research team’s experiences to raise some of the ethical and practical concerns regarding translating from research to practice in early identification for this population, and the potential implications for early intervention policies and services.

Exploring the Validity and Operational Impact of Using Allied Health Assistants to Conduct Dysphagia Screening for Low-Risk Patients Within the Acute Hospital Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 1944-1955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Schwarz ◽  
Elizabeth C. Ward ◽  
Petrea Cornwell ◽  
Anne Coccetti ◽  
Pamela D'Netto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
False Negatives ◽  
Exact Agreement ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Impact Phase ◽  
Operational Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine (a) the agreement between allied health assistants (AHAs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when completing dysphagia screening for low-risk referrals and at-risk patients under a delegation model and (b) the operational impact of this delegation model. Method All AHAs worked in the adult acute inpatient settings across three hospitals and completed training and competency evaluation prior to conducting independent screening. Screening (pass/fail) was based on results from pre-screening exclusionary questions in combination with a water swallow test and the Eating Assessment Tool. To examine the agreement of AHAs' decision making with SLPs, AHAs ( n = 7) and SLPs ( n = 8) conducted an independent, simultaneous dysphagia screening on 51 adult inpatients classified as low-risk/at-risk referrals. To examine operational impact, AHAs independently completed screening on 48 low-risk/at-risk patients, with subsequent clinical swallow evaluation conducted by an SLP with patients who failed screening. Results Exact agreement between AHAs and SLPs on overall pass/fail screening criteria for the first 51 patients was 100%. Exact agreement for the two tools was 100% for the Eating Assessment Tool and 96% for the water swallow test. In the operational impact phase ( n = 48), 58% of patients failed AHA screening, with only 10% false positives on subjective SLP assessment and nil identified false negatives. Conclusion AHAs demonstrated the ability to reliably conduct dysphagia screening on a cohort of low-risk patients, with a low rate of false negatives. Data support high level of agreement and positive operational impact of using trained AHAs to perform dysphagia screening in low-risk patients.

Early Identification of Youth at Risk for Suicidal Behavior

Crisis ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 326-332
Author(s):  
Ivonne Andrea Florez ◽  
Devon LoParo ◽  
Nakia Valentine ◽  
Dorian A. Lamis
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Youth At Risk ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Lethal Means

Abstract. Background: Early identification and appropriate referral services are priorities to prevent suicide. Aims: The aim of this study was to describe patterns of identification and referrals among three behavioral health centers and determine whether youth demographic factors and type of training received by providers were associated with identification and referral patterns. Method: The Early Identification Referral Forms were used to gather the data of interest among 820 youth aged 10–24 years who were screened for suicide risk (females = 53.8%). Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regressions were conducted to examine significant associations. Results: Significant associations between gender, race, and age and screening positive for suicide were found. Age and race were significantly associated with different patterns of referrals and/or services received by youths. For providers, being trained in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was positively associated with number of referrals to inpatient services. Limitations: The correlational nature of the study and lack of information about suicide risk and comorbidity of psychiatric symptoms limit the implications of the findings. Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of considering demographic factors when identifying and referring youth at risk to ensure standard yet culturally appropriate procedures to prevent suicide.

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