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A Model for Training Speech Language Pathologists to Meet the Unique Needs of Minority Individuals
Equal to the Challenge
(1986)
Abstract
Thefocusofthisarticleisthedevelopment of a model for trainingspeech- languagepathologistsatthegraduate leveltomeettheunique needsofminority individuals. The proposed model contains the necessarycoursework requirements for speech-language pathologists to work with general populations as well as minorityindividuals intermsofclinicalandleadershiplevel training. Clinicaltrainingconsists of the following components: (1) knowledge of a) the principle methods of service delivery for general and non-white populations, andb) of the cultural and linguistic differences of thenon- white population; (2) skills,competencies,andknowledgerequiredbyASHA mastersleveltrainingare alsoIncluded in the program sequence. Leadership training isofferedatboththedoctoral andpoet-doctorallevels. Theleadership training consists of thefollowing components:(1)current theoreticaland researchIssuesofleadershipneedsIn the field of speech-languagepathologists, (2) in-depth knowledge of issues and practices related to cultural/linguistic diversity and communication disorders (3) knowledge of leadership skills and (4) research needs related to cultural/linguistics diversity and communication disorders The author also give a comprehensive illustration of each level of the training model.
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Publication Date
1986
Citation Information
Kay Payne. "A Model for Training Speech Language Pathologists to Meet the Unique Needs of Minority Individuals" Equal to the Challenge (1986) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/KayTPaynePhD/5/