ERIC Number: EJ1434385
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Apr
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-4159
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SLPs' Perceptions of Language Learning Myths about Children Who Are DHH
Jena McDaniel; Hannah Krimm; C Melanie Schuele
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, v29 n2 p245-257 2024
This article reports on speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') knowledge related to myths about spoken language learning of children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). The broader study was designed as a step toward narrowing the research-practice gap and providing effective, evidence-based language services to children. In the broader study, SLPs (n = 106) reported their agreement/disagreement with myth statements and true statements (n = 52) about 7 clinical topics related to speech and language development. For the current report, participant responses to 7 statements within the DHH topic were analyzed. Participants exhibited a relative strength in bilingualism knowledge for spoken languages and a relative weakness in audiovisual integration knowledge. Much individual variation was observed. Participants' responses were more likely to align with current evidence about bilingualism if the participants had less experience as an SLP. The findings provide guidance on prioritizing topics for speech-language pathology preservice and professional development.
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Allied Health Personnel, Misconceptions, Deafness, Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, Knowledge Level, Audiovisual Communications
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH); National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS); Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: UL1TR000445; H325D140087
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