ERIC Number: EJ1365034
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Oct
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
EISSN: EISSN-1558-9129
School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists' Attitudes and Knowledge about Trauma-Informed Care
Roberson, Mikayla M.; Lund, Emily
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v53 n4 p1117-1128 Oct 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attitudes and knowledge of school-based speech-language pathologists toward trauma-informed care. Method: School-based speech-language pathologists (N = 116) completed the Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care Scale Version 45 Education (ARTIC-45) survey via an online survey platform and provided information about their work experience, history with trauma training, and demographic variables. Results: Although speech-language pathologists had responses that, on average, aligned with trauma-informed perspectives, those perspectives varied and were not at ceiling. Characteristics such as age, years of experience, and foster care experience did not significantly influence the results, but self-rating of trauma-informed care knowledge did correlate with the ARTIC-45 survey. Participants who had engaged in trauma-informed care trainings had more trauma-informed perspectives and knowledge than participants who had not. Conclusions: The results of this study provide preliminary evidence that trauma-informed care trainings may benefit those speech-language pathologists working with children who have experienced trauma. This study also provides preliminary evidence supporting the validity of the ARTIC-45 for use with speech-language pathologists.
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Counselor Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Trauma, Trauma Informed Approach, Attitude Measures, Counselor Characteristics, Training, Experience, Self Efficacy, Test Validity
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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