ERIC Number: ED621163
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 157
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ISBN: 979-8-4387-8226-1
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The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Identifying, Assessing, and Remediating Dyslexia in Secondary Students
Alves, Lisa Marie
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, University of South Carolina
The purpose of this mixed-methods action research study was to increase the awareness and knowledge of secondary school professionals on dyslexia, including the role of the school-based speech-language pathologist. Two research questions guiding the quantitative data collection centered on the impact of a PowerPoint dyslexia training on the participants' knowledge and attitudes about dyslexia in the schools. In addition, two qualitative research questions guided the study involving the participants' perceptions of the role of speech-language pathologists in a dyslexia protocol, and how to implement a dyslexia protocol in secondary-level schools. The results of the study indicate that the training session increased the participants' knowledge about dyslexia, increased the perceptions that dyslexia should be addressed in the schools, and increased the perceptions that speech-language pathologists play a significant role in identifying, assessing, and remediating students with dyslexia. Suggestions of how a dyslexia protocol could be implemented in secondary-level schools were also included in the qualitative data findings. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, School Personnel, Knowledge Level, Dyslexia, Allied Health Personnel, Speech Language Pathology, Role, Training, Visual Aids, Computer Software, Attitudes, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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