ERIC Number: EJ1394096
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jul
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
EISSN: EISSN-1558-9129
Reason-Based Recommendations from a Developmental Systems Approach for Students with Needs across Functional Domains
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v54 n3 p831-840 Jul 2023
Purpose: This tutorial aims to introduce school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to developmental systems theory as a framework for considering interactions across functional domains, such as language, vision, and motor, for students with complex needs. Method: This tutorial summarizes the current literature on developmental systems theory in its application to working with students who have needs in multiple domains of functioning in addition to communication. A hypothetical case of a student, James, with cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment, and complex communication needs, is presented to illustrate the primary tenets of the theory. Results: Specific reason-based recommendations are presented that SLPs can put to practice with their own caseload in direct response to the three tenets of developmental systems theory. Conclusions: A developmental systems approach will be useful in expanding SLP knowledge of where to begin and how to best serve children with language, motor, vision, and other concomitant needs. The tenets, including sampling, context dependency, and interdependency, and the application of developmental systems theory can be instrumental in providing a way forward for SLPs struggling with the assessment and intervention of students with complex needs.
Descriptors: Tutorial Programs, Allied Health Personnel, Speech Language Pathology, Speech Impairments, Students with Disabilities, Language Impairments, Visual Impairments, Developmental Delays, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Training Objectives, Adjustment (to Environment), Multisensory Learning, Behavior Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325D170024