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ERIC Number: EJ1298650
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-4669
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Speech-Language Teletherapy Services for School-Aged Children in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tambyraja, Sherine R.; Farquharson, Kelly; Coleman, Jaumeiko
Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v26 n2 p91-111 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine how school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) maintained clinical services via teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic closures. School-based SLPs in the United States were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. Questions relevant to this study gathered information regarding a) provision of teletherapy following COVID-19 school closures, b) the types of technologies used to deliver teletherapy and supports offered from school districts, and c) challenges to providing consistent therapy. Descriptive results indicate that over 60% of responding SLPs with complete data (n = 1109) provided teletherapy to all or some students on their caseloads. A variety of virtual methods were used, but Zoom and Google hangouts were the most commonly used technologies. Although some SLPs received training to deliver teletherapy (16%), many received no support from their district to maintain service provision (25%). The most frequently noted barriers to providing therapy included poor attendance of online therapy sessions and parenting their own children simultaneously. School-based SLPs were largely successful in maintaining speech-language therapy services to children on their caseloads. Information regarding the types of technologies used and common challenges can inform future teletherapy training for SLPs should future school closures occur.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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