The Test of Problem Solving (TOPS) was evaluated by 20 speech-language clinicians based on designer claims that the test assesses integration of semantic, linguistic, and reasoning ability and taps skills needed for academic and social acceptance. Results challenged the content validity of the test. (Author/DB)

The study compared the effectiveness of two language intervention procedures, modeling alone versus modeling plus evoked production with four language disordered children (ages five and six). There was no marked difference between the procedures as measured on generalization probes. (Author/DB)

A unique program established a partnership between a speech and language pathologist and a local industry. The pathologist spent 6 summer weeks working in the Human Resources Department to obtain a knowledge of the pragmatic language skills needed to prepare students for gainful employment and to learn what type of modifications are needed for…

The manual provides a description of a program to encourage minority undergraduate students to major in communication disorders through paid participation in the delivery of speech and hearing diagnosis and therapy services to underserved segments of a California community. The eight bilingual or bicultural trainees worked two half days a week…

Described is a projected program involving team teaching for speech clinician and classroom teacher to meet needs of children with communication problems in early childhood education centers. It is explained that the speech clinician will be present in the regular classroom for a given period of time to implement diagnosing and remediation of…

Student perceptions of supervisor and peer behavior during teaching clinic conferences (a group supervisory approach) were assessed. Four groups of graduate students (N=24) in speech-language pathology and two supervisors participated in 19 teaching clinics. Students described peer behavior as different than supervisors' behavior, and reported…

Discusses language training for severely handicapped children conducted in the home through Instructional Communication Strategy, a synthesis of training strategies used with normal and handicapped children and applicable regardless of the child's level of functioning, age, or handicapping condition. Goals of training are to develop spontaneous…

The paper describes a diagnostic teaching procedure for use with children who have persistent /r/ errors. Rationale for the procedure includes a two-category typology of children with persistent /r/ errors and an analysis of articulatory gestures associated with a child's attempts to say /r/ correctly. (PHR)

The article presents a literature and state-of-the-art review on language training for children with severe communication deficits. (DLS)

This article challenges two assumptions underlying whole-language philosophy: spoken language is directly comparable to written language, and skilled readers rely on contextual information more than on the printed word. Speech-language professionals are urged to engage in some instructional practices associated with whole language but also…

This article outlines some critical skills needed in referential communication (the ability to provide and understand specific information) and reviews some of the deficits found in referential communication skills of learning disabled and/or language impaired children. Suggested therapy procedures based on training studies are also provided.…

The article offers suggestions for using word processing as an intervention tool with language handicapped students from elementary to college levels. Examples are offered to speech/language clinicians for using word processing in both clinical and administrative applications. Basic word processing is described in addition to graphics, synthesized…

The monograph presents the guidelines of the Georgia Department of Education for annual evaluation of school speech-language pathologists (SLP). A combination of assessment methods is recommended including observation and review of records. The philosophy and purposes of the SLP evaluation is briefly outlined and includes identification and…

The presentation examines information on the issue of language-reading dependency and the roles that speech language pathologists (SLPs) can play to address both skills. The relationship of oral language and reading development is examined in terms of models (such as the Top-Down/Bottom-Up model) and hypotheses and research etiology. Studies on…

Children with language delays often manifest low rates of self-initiated expressive language, particularly in school settings. Children with mild to moderate language delays appear to develop this pattern as a means of coping with situations in which they believe they are unable to perform or may perform poorly. Interactive language training…