Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists on the Use of Telepractice in Schools: The Qualitative View

Authors

  • Janice K. Tucker

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2012.6102

Abstract

Telepractice in speech-language pathology shows the potential to mitigate the current shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) available to serve a growing number of persons with communication disorders.  Since a majority of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified SLPs work in schools and the population of communicatively impaired clients in schools continues to grow, research into the use of telepractice in the educational setting is warranted.  This article reports upon the perspectives of SLPs regarding the use of telepractice in school settings. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with five SLPs experienced in the delivery of telepractice. Four major themes emerged: barriers, benefits, reasons for acceptance and use of telepractice, and suggestions to resolve telepractice professional issues.

  

Author Biography

Janice K. Tucker

Dr. Janice Tucker is a supervisor of special education at the Lincoln Intermediate Unit where she has served as the Supervisor of Speech-Language Support Programs for 14 years. She has over 30 years experience in the field of speech-language pathology. She obtained her BS from Ashland University, MS from Loyola College, and SLP.D from Nova Southeastern University. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. She serves as a Vice President on the Executive Board of PSHA. She is a member of SIGs 18 & 16.

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2012-12-14

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Tucker, J. K. (2012). Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists on the Use of Telepractice in Schools: The Qualitative View. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2012.6102

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Vol. 4, No. 2, Fall 2012

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School Telepractice

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