A comparison of rural speech-language pathologists' and residents' access to and attitudes towards the use of technology for speech-language pathology service delivery

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Dunkley ◽  
Lydelle Pattie ◽  
Linda Wilson ◽  
Lindy McAllister
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Language Pathology

Alternative Models for Collaboration

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven C. Russell ◽  
Joan N. Kaderavek
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Peer Coaching ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Collaborative Consultation ◽  
Alternative Models ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Alternative Approaches

Recently, collaborative consultation has been proposed as a viable means of service delivery for speech-language pathology services in the schools. This article responds to these discussions by suggesting alternative models that may assist speech-language pathologists in overcoming potential barriers to effective collaboration. Two alternative approaches for collaborative partnership are discussed: peer coaching and co-teaching.

Challenges and solutions in speech-language pathology service delivery across Australia and Canada

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Lim ◽  
Patricia McCabe ◽  
Alison Purcell
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Barriers To Service ◽  
Main Barrier

Background, aims and objectives: This study aimed to compare the perception of barriers to service delivery among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Canada and Australia and the extent to which they used parent or carer training to overcome these barriers.  Methods: Participants were 81 Australian and 63 Canadian SLPs who completed an online survey. Questions comprised open ended and forced choice questions with some ranking of questions also required. Chi-square analyses were conducted comparing Canadian and Australian SLPs.  Results: Few differences existed among the respondents. Respondents overwhelmingly selected “not enough speech-language pathology positions to meet demand” as their main barrier. This barrier along with “parents/carer’s lack of knowledge about the need for speech-language pathology”, “lack of parent/carer engagement” and “lack of awareness of role of speech-language pathologist” were the principal barriers. Training parents and carers to conduct therapy at home was the most used strategy among both Canadian and Australian SLPs.  Discussion: The finding that the SLPs perceive low engagement from parents both in the training sessions and when working with their child may suggest that there is a need for speech-language pathologists to determine more effective ways to train and engage parents and carers.  Conclusion: More research into the efficacy of parent or carer training across a wider range of speech-language pathology practice areas and across a more diverse range of parents or carers needs to be undertaken.

Maximizing Expertise and Collaboration to Support Students With Brain Injury: A Case Study in Speech-Language Pathology

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1267-1282
Author(s):  
Jessica Salley ◽  
Sarah Krusen ◽  
Margaret Lockovich ◽  
Bethany Wilson ◽  
Brenda Eagan-Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Medical Setting ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Team Members ◽  
School Activities ◽  
School Based ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Specialized Education

Purpose Through a hypothetical case study, this article aimed to describe an evidence-based approach for speech-language pathologists in managing students with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly within a formal statewide-supported school-based brain injury team model, such as the BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Consulting Program operating in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Conclusion Upon transitioning from the medical setting back to school, children with TBI present with unique educational needs. Children with moderate-to-severe TBIs can demonstrate a range of strengths and deficits in speech, language, cognition, and feeding and swallowing, impacting their participation in various school activities. The specialized education, training, and insight of speech-language pathologists, in collaboration with multidisciplinary medical and educational team members, can enable the success of students with TBI when transitioning back to school postinjury ( DePompei & Blosser, 2019 ; DePompei & Tyler, 2018 ). This transition should focus on educational planning, implementation of strategies and supports, and postsecondary planning for vocations or higher education.

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

The Evolution of an SLPA Program

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-11
Author(s):  
Susan Sparks ◽  
Lisa Van Horne
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Assigned Reading ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Strict Compliance ◽  
Increasing Demand

Abstract There is an increasing demand for qualified individuals available in our profession. One answer to this crisis is to hire trained speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) to assist speech language pathologists (SLPs). Shoreline Community College's SLPA program was created in response to the shortage of fully trained SLPs. The program is designed in strict compliance with ASHA's guidelines (ASHA, 2004). Students attend lectures remotely, complete assigned reading, take quizzes, engage in in-class and online discussions, turn in assignments, and take exams without ever having to commute to the Shoreline campus. This allows students from across the state to complete their education while continuing to live and work in their communities.

Reimbursement and Telepractice

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Carol Dudding
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Service Delivery Models ◽  
Private Lives ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Delivery Models

Whether in our professional or private lives, we are all aware of the system wide efforts to provide quality healthcare services while containing the costs. Telemedicine as a method of service delivery has expanded as a result of changes in reimbursement and service delivery models. The growth and sustainability of telehealth within speech-language pathology and audiology, like any other service, depends on the ability to be reimbursed for services provided. Currently, reimbursement for services delivered via telehealth is variable and depends on numerous factors. An understanding of these factors and a willingness to advocate for increased reimbursement can bolster the success of practitioners interested in the telehealth as a service delivery method.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists on the Use of Telepractice in Schools: The Qualitative View

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice K. Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
Professional Issues ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Language Pathology

Telepractice in speech-language pathology shows the potential to mitigate the current shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) available to serve a growing number of persons with communication disorders.  Since a majority of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified SLPs work in schools and the population of communicatively impaired clients in schools continues to grow, research into the use of telepractice in the educational setting is warranted.  This article reports upon the perspectives of SLPs regarding the use of telepractice in school settings. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with five SLPs experienced in the delivery of telepractice. Four major themes emerged: barriers, benefits, reasons for acceptance and use of telepractice, and suggestions to resolve telepractice professional issues.

Supervisees' Perceptions of Supervisors' Social Power in Speech-Language Pathology

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry T. Wagner ◽  
Carla W. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Social Power ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Power Bases ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Supervisory Relationships ◽  
Legitimate Power ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Supervisory Process ◽  
Social Power Bases ◽  
Pathology Education

Most speech-language pathologists function as supervisees and supervisors at various points in their careers (Anderson, 1988). This study investigates supervisees' perceptions of their current and ideal supervisors' social power during the clinical supervisory process in speech-language pathology education. Perceived social power was measured by two modified versions (Wagner, 1994) of the Rahim Leader Power Inventory (Rahim, 1988). This inventory measures the five French and Raven (1959) social power bases: expert, reward, referent, legitimate, and coercive. Graduate supervisees completed one version of the inventory by rating their current supervisor and a second version of the inventory indicating their ideal supervisor. Results revealed significant differences among supervisees' perceptions of current versus ideal supervisors relative to expert, reward, referent, and legitimate power. Overall, these results have implications for supervisors in speech-language pathology who may wish to modify their perceived social power in order to enhance supervisory relationships.

scholarly journals A Viewpoint on Accent Services: Framing and Terminology Matter

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Vikas Grover ◽  
Aravind Namasivayam ◽  
Nidhi Mahendra
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Critical Attention ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Accent Modification ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to offer a contemporary viewpoint on accent services and contend that an equity-minded reframing of accent services in speech-language pathology is long overdue. Such reframing should address directly the use of nonpejorative terminology and the need for nurturing global linguistic diversity and practitioner diversity in speech-language pathology. The authors offer their perspective on affirmative and least-biased accent services, an in-depth scoping review of the literature on accent modification, and discuss using terms that communicate unconditional respect for speaker identity and an understanding of the impact of accent services on accented speakers. Conclusions: Given ongoing discussions about the urgent need to diversify the profession of speech-language pathology, critical attention is needed toward existing biases toward accented speakers and how such biases manifest in the way that accent services are provided as well as in how clinicians conceptualize their role in working with accented speakers. The authors conclude with discussing alternate terms and offer recommendations for accent services provided by speech-language pathologists.

Using the Delphi Technique to Explore Complex Concepts in Speech-Language Pathology: An Illustrative Example From Children's Social Communication

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1225-1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Izaryk ◽  
Elizabeth Skarakis-Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Consensus Building ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Key Features

PurposeIn recent years, there has been an increasing interest in expanding the research approaches that speech-language pathologists utilize, particularly for addressing complex questions. Consensus-building techniques can be useful for addressing such questions. The Delphi technique is a consensus-building process involving structured communication among members of an expert panel via independent responses to iterative rounds of questionnaires. The purpose of this research note is to describe and demonstrate the Delphi technique using an application to a complex problem in speech-language pathology, that is, the bases of social communication and pragmatics.MethodThe Delphi technique was described and illustrated via the following study: 10 expert speech-language pathologists participated in a 3-round Delphi study. Participants were asked to list the key features of social communication and pragmatics in Round 1. Questions for Rounds 2 and 3 were developed on the basis of the participants' responses to previous rounds.ResultsThe Delphi technique was useful in bringing participants to consensus on the key features of social communication and pragmatics and offered a starting point for the continued exploration of this complex problem.ConclusionA discussion of the benefits and limitations of the technique is included, highlighting the utility of the technique to the field of speech-language pathology.

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