Speech-language pathologists' perspectives on augmentative and alternative communication assessment and intervention across language domains: A crosslinguistic replication study.
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Abstract
The objective of this replication study was to compare the perspectives of Hebrew-speaking speech-language pathologists (SLPs) on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and intervention in each of the five language domains (semantics, pragmatics, phonology, morphology, and syntax) with those previously reported for English-speaking SLPs. Specifically, the comparison aimed to understand AAC service delivery patterns in different linguistic contexts. Using an anonymous online survey, the study collected responses from 167 Hebrew-speaking SLPs regarding preprofessional training, clinical practices, resource adequacy and continuing education interests related to AAC assessment and intervention in each language domain. Global agreement was found among Hebrew-speaking and those previously reported for English-speaking SLPs on the importance of all language domains for people who use AAC (PWUAAC) and their interest in professional development. In ratings of preprofessional training, clinical practice, and resource adequacy, pragmatics and semantics had consistently higher percentages of positive responses in both groups, followed by syntax, while morphology and phonology received fewest. Fewer Hebrew-speaking as compared to English-speaking SLPs rated morphology/phonology skills as important for PWUAAC and reported providing clinical services in each language domain. However, more Hebrew-speaking SLPs rated their resources and preprofessional training as adequate in semantics, pragmatics, syntax, and phonology. These findings suggest that while shared AAC service delivery patterns exist in different linguistic contexts (e.g., Hebrew, English) across language domains, there is a need for development and validation of language-specific (e.g., Hebrew) resources, particularly in morphology and phonology. Factors influencing clinical decision-making, including client age, preferences, disabilities, and resource availability, are also discussed.
期刊介绍:
As the official journal of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) publishes scientific articles related to the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that report research concerning assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of people who use or have the potential to use AAC systems; or that discuss theory, technology, and systems development relevant to AAC. The broad range of topic included in the Journal reflects the development of this field internationally. Manuscripts submitted to AAC should fall within one of the following categories, AND MUST COMPLY with associated page maximums listed on page 3 of the Manuscript Preparation Guide.
Research articles (full peer review), These manuscripts report the results of original empirical research, including studies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with both group and single-case experimental research designs (e.g, Binger et al., 2008; Petroi et al., 2014).
Technical, research, and intervention notes (full peer review): These are brief manuscripts that address methodological, statistical, technical, or clinical issues or innovations that are of relevance to the AAC community and are designed to bring the research community’s attention to areas that have been minimally or poorly researched in the past (e.g., research note: Thunberg et al., 2016; intervention notes: Laubscher et al., 2019).