Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Speech Language Pathology (MSSLP)
Major/Program
Speech-Language Pathology
First Advisor's Name
Ana Gouvea
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee chair
Second Advisor's Name
Eliane Ramos
Second Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Third Advisor's Name
Monica Hough
Third Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Keywords
Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences, Bilingual, Bilingualism, Academic, Treatment, Diagnosis, Survey
Date of Defense
7-1-2015
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to administer a survey to obtain information on practicing Speech-Language Pathologists’ (SLPs) knowledge of bilingual issues, while also considering whether any academic background on bilingualism guides SLP’s diagnostic and treatment options. This was done by comparing survey results of practicing SLPs with different academic backgrounds on bilingualism with current Master’s students registered at the Communication Sciences and Disorders Masters’ program at Florida International University (FIU). The survey consisted of 26 questions that examined participant’s history, and bilingual knowledge.
Data was collected from 89 surveys. Data analyses showed that students and SLPs with a strong educational background on bilingualism had a tendency to prefer answers that correspond to recent research findings on bilingualism than students and SLPs with no or little educational background on bilingualism. These results suggest that academic background on bilingualism guides assessment interpretations and treatment options of bilingual clients.
Identifier
FIDC000123
Recommended Citation
Leon, Michelle, "Investigation of Bilingualism Knowledge of Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Students" (2015). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2177.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2177
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