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ERIC Number: EJ1435998
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 8
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EISSN: EISSN-2381-473X
Integrating Speech-Language Pathologists into Primary Care to Improve Early Identification of Developmental Concerns: A Brief Report
Leslie C. Lopez
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, v9 n4 p995-1002 2024
Purpose: Many young children in need of early intervention are not identified in a timely manner. This preliminary study explored the emerging role of speech language pathologists (SLPs), providing training to improve the use of developmental screening in pediatric primary care. Method: A quantitative, descriptive methodology with a one-group pretest, posttest interventional design was utilized to assess the impact of an SLP-led educational intervention on the knowledge of 17 paraprofessional medical support personnel to administer a standardized developmental screening tool. Results: Data analysis revealed a significant increase on knowledge posttest scores from pretest scores. Conclusion: SLPs providing educational training in pediatric primary care is an important first step in identifying solutions to improving the early identification of children with developmental concerns.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2200 Research Blvd #250, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 800-638-8255; Fax: 301-296-8580; e-mail: perspectives@asha.org; https://perspectives.pubs.asha.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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