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Secondary School Support Teachers’ Perception of Speech-language Pathology Services to Adolescents

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Karen Hollands ,
Sandra McMahon  and
Christina E. van Kraayenord
Karen Hollands*
Affiliation:
University of Queensland
Sandra McMahon
Affiliation:
Speechnet, Brisbane
Christina E. van Kraayenord
Affiliation:
University of Queensland
*
Karen Hollands, School of Education, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld, 4072. Email [email protected]
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Abstract

A survey was conducted to investigate secondary school support teachers’ perceptions of speech-language pathology services to students experiencing language difficulties. Information was sought regarding support teachers’ understanding of language disorder, their experience with students who have language difficulties and their involvement with speech-language pathologists with regard to these students. Support teachers’ views on supporting adolescents who are experiencing language difficulties were also sought as well as information regarding their satisfaction with speech-language pathology services to adolescents. Findings indicated variations in support teachers’ perceptions, including mixed views regarding how speech-language pathologists should offer assistance to students. The need for support teachers and speech-language pathologists to offer each other professional training was indicated.

Type
Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 30 , Issue 1 , 2006 , pp. 51 - 71
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Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 2006

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