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Lauren A Katz1, Karen A Fallon2
1Literacy, Language, and Learning Institute, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) often reduce services for older students despite spoken language disorders becoming written ones. Insufficient training in written language impacts SLPs
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) possess expertise in spoken and written language disorders.
- SLP service provision tends to decrease for students in middle and high school.
- Spoken language difficulties often manifest as written language challenges in older students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the gap in speech-language pathology (SLP) training regarding written language disorders.
- To address the decline in SLP services for adolescents with language-based learning disabilities.
- To present effective interventions for struggling readers and writers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on SLP training and practice in written language.
- Analysis of service delivery trends across educational levels.
- Identification of evidence-based practices for written language intervention.
Main Results:
- SLPs report insufficient knowledge and skills for addressing written language disorders.
- A disconnect exists between the progression of language disorders and SLP service provision.
- Current training models may not adequately prepare SLPs for adolescent literacy needs.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced training in written language is crucial for speech-language pathologists.
- SLPs can play a vital role in supporting adolescent literacy development.
- Implementing effective written language interventions can improve outcomes for students.

