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Emma L Leroux1, Elizabeth E Biggs1, Doah E Shin1
1Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|October 10, 2023
Summary
Parents of children with complex communication needs shared insights on home literacy support. Their views on goals, roles, and satisfaction can improve interventions for language and literacy development.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Home literacy environments are crucial for language and literacy development in children.
- Understanding parental perspectives is key for effective family-school partnerships.
- Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have complex communication needs impacting literacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parents' views on supporting language and literacy learning at home for elementary students with complex communication needs.
- To identify parental goals, values, perceptions, and satisfaction regarding home literacy support.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 37 parents of students (K-4) with complex communication needs (e.g., autism, Down syndrome).
- Interviews conducted thrice during the 2020-2021 school year amidst remote/hybrid learning.
- Data analyzed using an inductive qualitative approach.
Main Results:
- Identified commonalities and differences in parents' experiences with home literacy support.
- Revealed variations in parents' goals and values concerning communication, language, and literacy.
- Highlighted diverse perceptions of parental roles and satisfaction with existing supports.
Conclusions:
- Parental insights are vital for tailoring interventions for students with complex communication needs.
- Findings can inform the design and delivery of more effective home-based language and literacy programs.
- Strengthening family-professional partnerships can enhance literacy outcomes for these students.
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