Research Mentor(s)
Fraas, Michael
Description
The purpose of this research is to gain insight into the educational background of Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathologists—or those who provide speech and language services. Guatemala has a scarcity of professional training and services surrounding the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Therefore, there is an unmet need for trained professionals to provide speech and language services. A survey was developed and distributed to professionals who provide speech and language services at Brillo de Sol, a school that provides individualized education and rehabilitation to students who would may not normally have the chance to receive an education. This project has been designed as a follow-up to address concerns expressed by the Executive Director of Brillo de Sol of instances when her fellow colleagues and herself lacked the professional knowledge to treat individuals with speech and language difficulties. The data collected from the survey will be used to develop and provide a continuing education workshop for Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathologists in Guatemala during the summer of 2016.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
19-5-2016 12:00 PM
End Date
19-5-2016 3:00 PM
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Speech therapists--Training of--Guatemala; Speech therapy--Study and teaching--Guatemala
Type
Image
Keywords
Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathology, Guatemala, Speech-Language Pathology
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf
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Survey of Professional Education Background in Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathologists
The purpose of this research is to gain insight into the educational background of Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathologists—or those who provide speech and language services. Guatemala has a scarcity of professional training and services surrounding the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Therefore, there is an unmet need for trained professionals to provide speech and language services. A survey was developed and distributed to professionals who provide speech and language services at Brillo de Sol, a school that provides individualized education and rehabilitation to students who would may not normally have the chance to receive an education. This project has been designed as a follow-up to address concerns expressed by the Executive Director of Brillo de Sol of instances when her fellow colleagues and herself lacked the professional knowledge to treat individuals with speech and language difficulties. The data collected from the survey will be used to develop and provide a continuing education workshop for Guatemalan Speech-Language Pathologists in Guatemala during the summer of 2016.