| Title |
O'Donnell, Laura _MED_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
SPEECH LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS IN UTAH |
| Creator |
O'Donnell, Laura Marie |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Description |
An unusually high percentage of Kindergarten students begin school in Utah with a speech or language impairment. These impairments can affect the academic and social capabilities of these children. Prior research has demonstrated the long term effects language impairments can have upon the life of a child as well. Family stress associated with the difficulty of communication can be compounded when parents are unable to find solutions to help their child. Research and analysis of parent's awareness of speech milestones and implications upon the life of their child was investigated. The analysis of parental experiences as they sought a referral and speech therapy services revealed a wide range of issues. State policy and programs were investigated to help provide an understanding of their role and impact upon this study group. Utah is in the process of making vital changes in an attempt to address this problem. Additional research will be necessary to ensure these changes will sufficiently meet the needs of families who have children with speech and language impairments. |
| Subject |
Education; Education--Research--Methodology; Kindergarten |
| Keywords |
Speech therapy for children; Speech and language impairment; Communication difficulties; Utah |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Date |
2021 |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce their theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s65685mf |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
96837 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s65685mf |
