Assessment of speech sound disorders: Clinical experiences of Speech-language pathologists in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in non-English speaking countries face challenges when assessing children for speech sound disorders (SSD). Exploring their clinical challenges in service delivery-along with their problem-solving approaches-may contribute to the development of instruments for clinical use in such settings.

Aim

The study aimed to explore assessment methods used by Iranian SLPs to identify children with SSD.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey took place with 113 SLPs working with children with SSD. The survey comprised 36 items grouped into four main themes-service delivery, types of assessments procedures, challenges of evaluating SSD, and ways of keeping up to date. Results were analysed based on participants' levels of education and exper

SUBMITTER: Imani-Shakibayi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649114 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature