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Parental involvement in speech intervention: a national survey
Nicole Watts Pappas1, Sharynne McLeod, Lindy McAllister
1School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia. nwattspappas@hotmail.com
Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
|April 17, 2008
Summary
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) often involve parents in speech intervention delivery but less in planning. A gap exists between SLPs' beliefs and practices regarding parental involvement, with therapist-centered decision-making noted.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Pediatric healthcare
- Family-centered care
Background:
- Parental involvement is crucial for effective pediatric speech intervention.
- Understanding speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) current practices and beliefs regarding parental engagement is essential.
- Previous research indicates a need to explore the alignment between SLPs' stated beliefs and actual practices in involving parents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the beliefs and practices of SLPs concerning parental involvement in service planning and delivery for children with speech impairment.
- To identify factors influencing the extent of parental involvement in speech therapy.
- To examine the gap between SLPs' beliefs and practices regarding family-centered approaches.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 277 speech-language pathologists (SLPs).
- The survey assessed SLPs' beliefs and practices regarding parental involvement in service planning and delivery.
- Data were analyzed to compare involvement levels across different settings and experience levels.
Main Results:
- SLPs frequently involved parents in service delivery but less in service planning for children with speech impairment.
- SLPs in educational settings involved parents less than those in health or private practice.
- More experienced SLPs involved parents less in decision-making, and a gap between beliefs and practice was observed.
Conclusions:
- A discrepancy exists between SLPs' espoused beliefs and actual practices concerning parental involvement in speech therapy.
- Barriers such as workplace, personal, and parental factors hinder effective collaboration.
- Current practices lean towards therapist-centered rather than family-centered decision-making, despite stated beliefs.
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