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The Adverse Childhood Experiences Identification Gap In Speech Language Pathology, Mallory Prior
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Identification Gap In Speech Language Pathology, Mallory Prior
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Children exposed to adverse childhood experiences, a variety of potentially traumatic events occurring within the first 18 years of life, are at increased risk for speech and language disorders. Due to the high prevalence of trauma and its lasting effects, it is almost guaranteed that children who are experiencing the ongoing effects from adversity will be found on practicing Speech Language Pathologists’ caseloads. This scoping review was designed to identify current screening practices of Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) in comparison to other professionals (e.g., allied health and education), as well as additional information related to screening procedures for SLPs. The …