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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994-Mar-16
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Increasing Frequency and Appropriateness of High School Teachers' Referrals for Speech Language Support Services by Implementing a Public Relations Campaign.
Weiner, Linda E.
This practicum addressed the problem of high school students with speech and language impairments not receiving available support services because of under-identification of this population. A 3-month multiple channel public relations campaign was designed and implemented to train high school teachers in the identification and referral process. The campaign aimed to increase teachers' awareness of communication disorders in adolescents, the availability of services for these students, and the teacher's role in the identification process. Analysis revealed that, following the campaign, the frequency and appropriateness of referrals for speech language services were increased. Providing information to teachers via inservice training proved to be the most potent aspect of the public relations campaign. Classroom observations of referred students formed a basis for increased collaboration between the speech language pathologist and high school teachers. Appendices include a teacher questionnaire, classroom observation form, a pre-evaluation flow chart, a pragmatic skills checklist, and sample newsletters. (Contains 37 references.) (Author/DB)
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Practicum Papers
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Language: English
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