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K–8 Speech-Language Pathologists' Training and Implementation of Behavioral Interventions Strategies
What is it about?
Are speech-language pathologists (SLPs) prepared to address behavioral issues that may occur in their sessions? This study examined school-based SLPs' training and implementation of research-based behavioral intervention strategies.
Why is it important?
Because many students receiving services from Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) also exhibit behavioral issues, it is important that SLPs address behavioral issues with proven behavior management and intervention strategies to better serve these students; however, little is known on SLPs' experiences in working with behavior problems and how prepared SLPs are to address problem behaviors. Our findings showed that a high percentage of students within SLPs' caseloads exhibit behavior problems; specific behaviors SLPs experienced in sessions were identified. SLPs indicated having some training, most occurring after initial preparation programs, and sometimes implement research-based behavioral intervention strategies but would benefit from additional training, identifying specific future behavioral intervention strategies training that they would like to receive.