Stephen J. Hernandez
JAASEP 7(2) (2012) 47-77
Abstract
With support found in the literature for the utilization of push-in, or integrated therapy when providing speech language pathology, the use of a set of criteria for determining how therapy would be provided was evaluated in a preschool for children with special needs. Using a 5-item Likert scale, teachers and speech pathologists were surveyed regarding the criteria’s aide in determining how a student should be provided speech therapy. The collaboration that resulted from use of the criteria along with an assessment of the progress made by students receiving push-in services was also surveyed. Survey data indicated an affinity for the criteria, its facilitation of the collaborative process as well as the beneficial impact of push-in therapy on students’ development.
Keywords:Special Education Teachers, Preschool Children, Special Needs Students, Allied Health Personnel, Speech Language Pathology, Comparative Analysis, Surveys, Preschool Teachers, Likert Scales, Financial Support, Delivery Systems, Cooperation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Therapy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.176
