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Why Understanding Behavior Matters in School Speech-Language Services: A Case for Access, Dosage, and
Jason C Chow1,2
1Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
|June 5, 2026
Summary
Foundational behavior support knowledge is essential for school speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to ensure students receive equitable education and intervention services. Addressing behavioral challenges improves engagement and access to learning.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Behavioral science in education
- Interprofessional practice
Background:
- School speech-language pathologists (SLPs) encounter students with communication needs linked to attention, self-regulation, emotional, and social behaviors.
- Behavioral challenges significantly impact therapy engagement and intervention delivery for students.
- SLPs are not typically trained as behavior specialists, creating a gap in addressing these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the essential role of foundational behavior support knowledge for SLPs.
- To highlight how behavior support knowledge protects students' access to instruction and intervention dosage.
- To emphasize the importance of behavior support for equitable service delivery in schools.
Main Methods:
- Contextualizing behavior as a critical factor influencing educational service access.
- Analyzing how unaddressed behavioral challenges limit instructional time and intervention fidelity.
- Examining disciplinary silos between speech-language pathology and behavior specialists.
Main Results:
- Behavioral challenges directly affect students' ability to benefit from intervention and access educational services.
- Lack of proactive behavioral support can lead to reduced instructional time and compromised intervention fidelity.
- Interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and behavior specialists can enhance student engagement and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Foundational behavior support knowledge is crucial for school-based SLPs.
- Addressing behavioral barriers is key to equitable educational access and service delivery.
- Interprofessional practice between SLPs and behavior specialists is vital for student success.
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