The consultive model with computers. An innovation in service delivery

As the field of communication disorders continues to evolve, it must look beyond itself to bring together all the resources available in a community to maximize the process of remediation. The consultive model effectively does this by extending the amount of stimulation and feedback available to the client. The addition of the computer to the process provides a structure for agents of change that can be controlled by the supervising clinician. The computer also enhances accountability and improves report-generation capabilities. Although there are still many factors to consider, the consultive model using computers promises to be an efficient, effective service delivery system for the treatment of communication disorders.