While studies to map the priorities of the autistic community have been undertaken in some high-income countries, there has been little or no such systematic assessment in the global south. India alone is home to an estimated >5 million autistic individuals. To address this gap in the literature, this study conducted a survey of the Indian…

The PDQ Project, Planning and Development of Quality Services in the Schools, was an effort by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to provide public school personnel working with communication-disordered children with information and training related to better management. The report summarizes program objectives and outcomes including…

Major policy issues relating to children with communication disorders are discussed, along with recommendations for policy changes and a discussion of the barriers that impede progress. Three major issues are covered: provision of services by qualified personnel, caseload size, and availability of a continuum of services. (JDD)

This report evaluates the availability of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to provide federally required services to students with disabilities in Ohio schools. Findings include the following: (1) while there is a general shortage of therapists, schools tend to have more difficulty…

The document presents the final report of the Assessment and Improvement of Related Services (AIRS) Project, an effort to assess the impact and effectiveness of special education related services in Hawaii. Each of the four project objectives focused on accomplishment of one of the evaluation types specified in the Context-Input-Process-Product…

The study identified the similarities and differences among the self-reported perceptions of 312 parents and professionals regarding roles, criteria, and authority used for making decisions on the provision of occupational, physical, and speech/language therapy as related services for students with severe disabilities. (JDD)

This report reviews undergraduate and graduate education programs in speech-language pathology in South Dakota and the potential impact of a 1991 South Dakota bill requiring a master's degree for employment as a speech-language pathologist. This bill would bring South Dakota certification into alignment with current national licensure standards.…

This follow-up study evaluated 2 programs for 40 preschool children with speech disorders: a home parent training program and a clinic-based, low parent involvement program. The home parent training group performed as well or better on measures of speech, language, personal/social skills, and adaptive behavior. Program costs were similar.…