The Graduate Dysphagia Course: Opening the Door to New Frontiers

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Karen A. Ball ◽  
Luis F. Riquelme
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Student ◽  
Paradigm Shifts ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Approaches To Teaching ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Language Pathology

A graduate-level course in dysphagia is an integral part of the graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology. There are many challenges to meeting the needs of current graduate student clinicians, thus requiring the instructor to explore alternatives. These challenges, suggested paradigm shifts, and potential available solutions are explored. Current trends, lack of evidence for current methods, and the variety of approaches to teaching the dysphagia course are presented.

Perception of Distorted "R" Sounds in the Synthesized Speech of Chlldren and Adults

1983 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 516-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald J. Sharf ◽  
Ralph N. Ohde
Keyword(s):  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Synthesized Speech ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
High Degree

Adult and Child manifolds were generated by synthesizing 5 X 5 matrices of/Cej/ type utterances in which F2 and F3 frequencies were systematically varied. Manifold stimuli were presented to 11 graduate-level speech-language pathology students in two conditions: (a) a rating condition in which stimuli were rated on a 4-point scale between good /r/and good /w/; and (b) a labeling condition in which stimuli were labeled as "R," "W," "distorted R." or "N" (for none of the previous choices). It was found that (a) stimuli with low F2 and high F3 frequencies were rated 1.0nmdas;1.4; those with high F2 and low F3 frequencies were rated 3.6–4.0, and those with intermediate values were rated 1.5–3.5; (b) stimuli rated 1.0–1.4 were labeled as "W" and stimuli rated 3.6–4.0 were labeled as "R"; (c) none of the Child manifold stimuli were labeled as distorted "R" and one of the Adult manifold stimuli approached a level of identification that approached the percentage of identification for "R" and "W": and (d) rating and labeling tasks were performed with a high degree of reliability.

Confidence and Training of Speech-Language Pathologists in Cognitive-Communication Disorders: Time to Rethink Graduate Education Models?

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2S) ◽  
pp. 986-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily L. Morrow ◽  
Lyn S. Turkstra ◽  
Melissa C. Duff
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this article is to highlight the need for increased focus on cognitive communication in North American speech-language pathology graduate education models. Method We describe key findings from a recent survey of acute care speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the United States and expand upon the ensuing discussion at the 2020 International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference to consider some of the specific challenges of training for cognitive communication and make suggestions for rethinking how to prepare future clinicians to manage cognitive-communication disorders. Results Results from the survey of acute care SLPs indicated inconsistent confidence and training in managing cognitive-communication disorders. We discuss the pros and cons of several avenues for improving the consistency of cognitive-communication training, including a standalone cognitive-communication course, integrating cognitive communication in all courses across the speech-language pathology undergraduate and graduate curriculum, and using problem-based learning frameworks to better prepare students as independent thinkers in the area of cognitive communication and beyond. Conclusions Cognitive-communication disorders cut across clinical diagnoses and settings and are one of the largest and fastest growing parts of the SLP's scope of practice. Yet, surveys, including the one discussed here, have repeatedly indicated that SLPs do not feel prepared or confident to work with individuals with cognitive-communication disorders. We propose several avenues for increasing educational emphasis on cognitive communication. We hope these ideas will generate discussion and guide decision making to empower SLPs to think critically and step confidently into their roles as leaders in managing the heterogeneous and ever-growing populations of individuals with cognitive-communication disorders.

Different Clinical Perspectives of Good and Poor Therapy Sessions

1987 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Erwick Roberts ◽  
Vicki McCready
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Student ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Causal Attributions ◽  
Therapy Session ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Observer Bias ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Therapy Sessions

This study investigated differences in causal attributions made by student clinicians taking actor and observer roles in good and poor therapy Sessions. One hundred thirty-four graduate student clinicians in speech-language pathology were asked to imagine a hypothetical good or poor therapy session in which they took either the role of a clinician working with a client in a session or that of a clinician observing the session. To account for the session's hypothesized outcomes, clinicians taking the actor role cited client causes more frequently than other causes while clinicians taking the observer role cited clinician causes. These results are consistent with the actor-observer bias documented extensively in the psychological and educational literatures. Clinicians' causal attributions also differed for good and poor therapy sessions. Implications are discussed in terms of possible impact on the clinical training process in speech-language pathology.

scholarly journals Clinical Simulations in Academic Courses: Four Case Studies Across the Medical SLP Graduate Curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Stead ◽  
Rik Lemoncello ◽  
Caitlin Fitzgerald ◽  
Melissa Fryer ◽  
Marcia Frost ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Patient Contact ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Academic Courses ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Low Incidence

Simulation practices are growing in both popularity and necessity within speech pathology programs. Simulation use can serve to not only minimize client risk but to increase student confidence and competence prior to patient contact, particularly with low incidence or medically fragile patients. This paper describes and reflects on four individual simulation experiences within one graduate speech language pathology program and their outcomes. The use of both simulated patients and mannequin training resulted in an increase in students' perception of knowledge and confidence in their clinical skills with medical patients.

Ageism Among Graduate Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Longitudinal Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1306-1312
Author(s):  
Amber Heape ◽  
Brandon Causey ◽  
Taylor Lloyd ◽  
Stevonna Jeter
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Language Pathology

Purpose Ageism is a negative bias that results in stereotyping of and discrimination against older individuals and is one of the most institutionalized forms of prejudice in current society. Literature suggests that negative attitudes toward the elderly may have adverse effects, especially in health care settings. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the presence and level of ageism in a group of graduate students enrolled in an accredited speech-language pathology program over a 2-year period, to determine if the degree of ageism differed based on ethnicity, gender, age, or previous experience working with older adults. Method Eighty students of an accredited speech-language pathology graduate program completed the Fraboni Scale of Ageism over a 2-year period at the onset of a course on aging. Students were blinded to the type of assessment they were completing and were anonymous in order to blind the instructor to specific student performance. Demographic data for each protocol were gathered in order to analyze results. Results Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance calculated for effect size between groups. Results indicated that the level of ageism did not significantly change when grouped by gender, ethnicity, age, or level of experience, though a level of implicit bias was demonstrated through overall participant scores. Conclusions Authors concluded that existing evidence should be used to develop graduate curriculum that encompasses all age groups, especially those aged 65 years and older. Opportunities for experiential learning may provide further benefit to decreasing ageism in graduate students, leading to positive societal change.

Supervisory Practices in Speech - Language Pathology: Pre-practicum Assessment of Student Clinicians in Graduate Training Programs

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel E. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Clinical Educators ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Graduate Training Programs ◽  
Supervisory Practices

Abstract How do supervisors determine the level of clinical independence of graduate student clinicians before clinic practicum begins and how do supervisors determine the style of supervision used with each student clinician? A qualitative research methodology was used to investigate supervisory practices of clinical educators supervising graduate student clinicians in speech-language pathology graduate training programs. Data was gathered through standardized open-ended interviews with 11 supervisors from five graduate training programs accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). All 11 supervisors conducted a pre-practicum assessment, but none used a published program or model to assess the student clinicians. All participants met with the student clinicians prior to the start of therapy to discuss the client. Analysis of data revealed three distinct types of meetings: presentation of the client by the clinician, presentation of the clinician to the supervisor, and pre-practicum assessment using a form. Eight of the 11 supervisors interviewed for this study determined the level of clinical independence of the student clinician solely by asking the clinician to present the client to the supervisor. The supervisors then evaluated the manner, organization, accuracy, and completeness of the presentation to estimate the student's level of clinical independence.

Academic, Clinical, and Educational Experiences of Self-Identified Fluency Specialists

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey A. Coalson ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd ◽  
Elizabeth Rives
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Clinical Practicum ◽  
Fluency Disorders ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Language Pathology

Purpose The purpose of the present study is to examine whether the academic, clinical, and fluency-related student experiences of professionals who self-identify as having specialized knowledge of fluency disorders differ from those who do not. Method An online survey was developed to identify the academic, clinical, and specific fluency-related experiences professionals had when they were undergraduate and graduate students. The survey was completed by 219 professionals within the field of speech-language pathology (122 self-identified specialists, 97 self-identified non-specialists). Results Considerable overlap was observed in training experiences of self-identified specialists and non-specialists. However, Chi-square analyses revealed a significantly greater proportion of self-identified specialists reported (a) completion of a dedicated course in fluency disorders during undergraduate and graduate curriculum, (b) interaction with five or more fluency clients during clinical practicum, and (c) exposure to specific fluency-related activities such as voluntary stuttering and attendance at a fluency-related support group. Conclusions Findings suggest that despite the degree of overlap between self-identified specialists' and non-specialists' pre-professional training, the quantity and quality of certain experiences may influence future decisions to focus more exclusively on working with persons who stutter.

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