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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"speech-language therapists"”.
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AAC services for multilingual and non-English clients : perspectives of speech-language therapists in the public healthcare setting in Gauteng
BACKGROUND : South Africa recognizes 12 official languages and despite its commitment to supporting them equally, English still dominates in the healthcare and education sectors. Discrimination against multilingual clients who do not receive services in their languages is a concern, making …
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Speech and language therapy service delivery for children with cerebral palsy in the Republic of Ireland : comparative perceptions of parents and speech-language therapists
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 213-224).
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An investigation of the needs of primary school educators in the Cape Metropolitan area working with learners who have English as a second language
… area working with English-second (or other) language (ESOL) learners, in order to inform the practice of speech-language therapists in meeting these needs.
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Phonological development in Swahili a descriptive, cross-sectional study of typically developing pre-schoolers in Tanzania
… appropriate materials available for speech language therapists working in the region. The challenges of assessing and managing Swahili speaking children with speech difficulties are further exacerbated by the limited research available on the typical acquisition of Swahili phonology. …
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An exploration of the challenges hindering implementation of learning programmes at special care centres
… outreach teams (educational psychologists, physiotherapists [psysio], occupational therapists [OT], speech-language therapists, and learning support educators), programme implementers, caregivers and centre managers, who form a multidisciplinary team employed at special care centres in the Cape …
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An exploration of the challenges hindering implementation of learning programmes at special care centres
… outreach teams (educational psychologists, physiotherapists [psysio], occupational therapists [OT], speech-language therapists, and learning support educators), programme implementers, caregivers and centre managers, who form a multidisciplinary team employed at special care centres in the Cape …
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Primary school teachers' opinions and attitudes towards stuttering in two socio-economic quintiles within the Western Cape
… the factors influencing their attitudes, speech - language therapists will be able to develop and implement professional development programmes specifically tailored for teachers, if needed. The primary aim of the study is to describe primary school teachers' attitudes toward stuttering …
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Pragmatic ability in children with early onset brain damage and children with pragmatic language impairnent
… (SBH), and in a group of children with pragmatic language impairment (PLI). In study I and III children with CP, SBH and PLI were compared. In study I pragmatically related abilities were assessed. No significant differences between the CP group and the SBH group occurred, both groups having …
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Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance and Speech/Language Disorders: Prevalence of the Dual Diagnoses in a School-Age Population
… of emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) and speech/language disorders among those students identified as under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act criteria as emotionally disturbed and speech impaired. The literature reviewed included clinical and school settings that examined a …
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A case study of how a centre-based preschool programme for children who are blind/visually impaired supports early multilingual communication development
… development can benefit a child with VI/B. Speech-language therapists' (SLTs) core focus on communication is instrumental in supporting children to develop their communication. However, little is known about the practices which support the communication development of children with VI/B. The …
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The emergent literacy development of pre-schoolers and their home supports for literacy
… teachers, educare workers, librarians and speech-language therapists, inter alia.
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App-based intervention for children with reading difficulties : a description of five cases
… a grade one reading level. Each participant’s language and literacy profiles are detailed in accordance with developmental and information processing models, and intervention was designed based on each child’s specific level of difficulty. Following a baseline control period, each child …
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Die toepaslikheid van 'n Afrikaanse vertaling van die Scan-C : test for auditory processing disorders in children-revised vir voorskoolse leerders (Afrikaans)
… Prosesseringsafwykings (STOPA) was reviewed by speech-language therapists and/or audiologists as well as Grade R teachers (n = 11) by means of a customized questionnaire to determine appropriateness of the STOPA. A pilot study was conducted on Grade R learners (n = 10) before the STOPA was …
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Attitudes of East Asian People Towards Communication Disorders in Aotearoa New Zealand
… relationship building. Cultural competence of speech-language therapists is essential.
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The acquisition of Setswana phonology in children aged 3;0 – 6;0 years : a cross-sectional study
… aimed to describe the typical development of speech in first language Setswana speaking children. Thirty-six children, aged 3;0 – 6;0 years, attending preschools in Hebron in the North-West Province of South Africa, participated in the study. The objectives of the study were documenting the …
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An exploration of the facilitators and barriers experienced by Rehabilitation Care Workers in the provision of Speech-Language Therapy related services
… South Africa experiences a severe shortage of speech-language therapists (SLTs) which results in individuals requiring Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) services having to travel long distances or being placed on long waiting lists to access services. Rehabilitation Care Workers can assist with …
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Risks and outcomes for enteral nutrition among adults with dysphagia at a tertiary level hospital in South Africa
… of enteral nutrition in patients treated by Speech Language Therapists (SLTs) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) were noted anecdotally. No study has previously been done to analyse the outcomes and risks of the placement of enteral nutrition in the adult population with …
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Repositioning speech language pathology practices: engaging with family and community narratives to evolve communication supports for neurodivergent children
In South Africa and the Majority World, Speech-Language Therapy services are not easy to access. The profession with its medical model roots can be elitest, reductive and ineffective in areas where therapists are a finite resource. The purpose of this study was to engage with families and …
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Repositioning speech language pathology practices: engaging with family and community narratives to evolve communication supports for neurodivergent children
In South Africa and the Majority World, Speech-Language Therapy services are not easy to access. The profession with its medical model roots can be elitest, reductive and ineffective in areas where therapists are a finite resource. The purpose of this study was to engage with families and …
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