Work Setting Effects on Speech-Language Pathology Practice: Implications for Identification of Children With Specific Language Impairment.
Claire M SelinMabel L RiceTeresa M GirolamoChien J WangPublished in: American journal of speech-language pathology (2022)
Work setting variations influence the underidentification of individuals with SLI for speech-language pathology services. Differences in responses by workplace indicate the need for unique and targeted advocacy efforts. Shifting diagnostic terminology and criteria will be insufficient in closing the gap unless advocacy efforts also address speech-language pathologists' workplace realities.