Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service by Speech-Language Pathologists in Taiwan

Autor/in	Tsai, Meng-Ju
Titel	Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service by Speech-Language Pathologists in Taiwan
Quelle	In: Communication Disorders Quarterly, 40 (2019) 3, S.176-191 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Tsai, Meng-Ju)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1525-7401
DOI	10.1177/1525740118759912
Schlagwörter	Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Hospitals; Speech Language Pathology; Allied Health Personnel; Professional Development; Foreign Countries; Workshops; Assistive Technology; Professional Associations; Group Membership; Certification; Questionnaires; Taiwan; Australia; Hong Kong; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Krankengymnast; Krankenhaus; Ausland; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Gruppenzugehörigkeit; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Fragebogen; Australien; Hongkong; Neuseeland
Abstract	Speech language pathologists (SLPs) play a leading role in overall augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) service delivery. Several changes (e.g., the provision of university AAC courses) related to AAC occurred in Taiwan in the past. However, little information of AAC services provided by SLPs in Taiwan is available. The purpose of the article is to review the evolution of AAC service delivery by SLPs in Taiwan. Findings from Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong served as a reference. A questionnaire was mailed to 302 participants registered with the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Taiwan (SLHA) as SLPs. A response rate is 33%. Most SLPs work in a department of rehabilitation in a hospital setting which is in northern Taiwan. Workshops held by the SLHA were the major resources for obtaining professional knowledge in AAC. Collaboration with an AAC team and training in the use of high-tech communication devices were the most desired forms of information and/or training. Implications are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01