At the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention in New Orleans, LA I am presenting two invited sessions and am co-author on a technical session:
MC06: Building Research to Close the Science-Practice Gap in Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Global Perspective - Holly Storkel, Sharynne McLeod, Pamela Enderby, Danielle Glista
Location: CC/R7 Date: Thursday, Nov 17 1:00 PM Duration: 2 hours Format: 2-Hour Master Class (In-Person) Code: MC06 PDH(s): 2 Hrs
This session is developed by, and presenters invited by the ASHFoundation. This master class is FREE and not ticketed, and will focus on a global perspective to improve evidence-based practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders through research. A panel of international scholars will share their ideas about closing the science-practice gap. Panel members will present the state of evidence-based practice in their countries and discuss the need for research that addresses closing the science-practice gap. They will share challenges and solutions they have encountered in building this research capacity. Further, in light of the current global health crisis, panel members will consider how research efforts in this area might change in the future. The session will include an opportunity for discussion among panel members and the audience to problem solve the state of the art in CSD. This inaugural international symposium is supported by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation through its endowed Max D. and Ruth Steer Fund.
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| Lesley Olswang, Pam Enderby, Sharynne McLeod |
1469L: Children's Speech Development: An Update - Sharynne McLeod
Location: CC/275-277 Date: Friday, Nov 18 1:15 PM Duration: 1 hour Format: 1-Hour Seminar (In-Person) Code: 1469L PDH(s): 1 Hr
This session is developed by, and presenters invited by, Speech Sound Disorders and Motor Speech Disorder in Children, to provide an update of research evidence related to children’s speech development. Typical development of General American English will be compared with typical development of other English dialects and languages. SLPs will be guided to consider perspectives relating to “correct” production and to implement knowledge of typical speech development in assessment and intervention for children with speech sound disorders.
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| Kate Crowe, Lisa Furlong, Sharynne McLeod |
4638L: Addressing Tension in the Eligibility Process: Findings from Focus Group Discussions - Marie Ireland, Sarah Verdon, Sharynne McLeod
Location: CC/342 Date: Friday, Nov 18 11:00 AM Duration: 30 minutes Format: Technical Research (Live) Code: 4638L PDH(s): 30 Minutes
In order for students to receive SLP services in U.S. schools, they must be found eligible. Three focus groups of school-based SLPs discussed the complex nature of evaluation practices and decision making in schools. Qualitative analysis using the Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) framework revealed nine tensions: SLPs’ concerns regarding eligibility decision outcomes; Concerns about evaluation data used for decision making; Documentation of educational impact; Complexities of students learning English as an additional language; Overuse of SLI for students who do not qualify; Parents’ intervention in decision making; Rule bending by administration; Disagreement between team members; Need for greater SLP empowerment and advocacy. SLPs and leaders may use the CHAT framework to reduce obstacles and as a catalyst for change.
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| Sharynne McLeod and Marie Ireland |
