Malaysian speech-language pathology students' reflections about their participation in an AAC training program

Malaysian speech-language pathology students' reflections about their participation in an AAC training program

Most speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Malaysia practice with an undergraduate degree, which provides them with limited knowledge about and training in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This limited knowledge and training may affect their confidence and competence when introduci...

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Published in:Augmentative and alternative communication Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 236 - 244
Main Authors: Joginder Singh, Susheel, Suhumaran, Liora Veralyn, Skulski, Kati, Ahmad Rusli, Yazmin
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Taylor & Francis 01-12-2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Allied Health Personnel
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
College students
Communication
Communication Aids for Disabled
Communication Disorders
Content analysis
Feedback
Foreign Countries
Generalization
Higher Education
Humans
Interviews
Knowledge Level
Learning
Malaysia
Self Efficacy
Speech Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists
Speech-Language Pathology - education
Student Attitudes
Students
Time
Training
Undergraduate Students
university training
Malaysia
undergraduate students
Augmentative and alternative communication
Malaysia
university training
speech-language pathologists
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Summary:Most speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Malaysia practice with an undergraduate degree, which provides them with limited knowledge about and training in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This limited knowledge and training may affect their confidence and competence when introducing and using AAC with individuals for whom it is required. This study aimed to obtain feedback, via semi-structured interviews, from a group of 11 Malaysian university students who participated in an AAC training program about their experiences participating in and the effectiveness of the training program. Three themes were derived from qualitative content analysis of the interviews: (a)Time Demands, (b) Generalizing the use of AAC, and (c) Learning Required When Introducing AAC. The participants reported that they obtained better insights into the role of SLPs and communication partners with regards to AAC, as well as the struggles they faced. Students also reported increased confidence when working with individuals who use AAC after participating in the training program, thus supporting the need for similar training programs in the future.
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ISSN:0743-4618
1477-3848
DOI:10.1080/07434618.2022.2141135