Preparedness of Educational Speech-Language Pathologists to Provide Services to Students with Traumatic Brain Injury

Preparedness of Educational Speech-Language Pathologists to Provide Services to Students with Traumatic Brain Injury

A survey of 220 educational speech-language pathologists investigated their perceived knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and preparedness to provide services to students with TBI. The majority reported a low level of perceived preparedness due to a lack of knowledge, a contention moderatel...

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Published in:Journal of Children's Communication Development Vol. 18; no. 2; p. 49
Main Authors: Frank, Elaine M, Redmond, Kristi E, Ruediger, Traci L, Scott, William K
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1996
Subjects:
Allied Health Personnel
Competence
Elementary Secondary Education
Familiarity
Head Injuries
Knowledge Level
Neurological Impairments
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Speech Language Pathology
Surveys
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Summary:A survey of 220 educational speech-language pathologists investigated their perceived knowledge about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and preparedness to provide services to students with TBI. The majority reported a low level of perceived preparedness due to a lack of knowledge, a contention moderately supported by objective testing. (Author/CR)