Poster Session II
Project Type
Poster
Faculty Mentor’s Full Name
Amy Glaspey
Faculty Mentor’s Department
Speech Language and Hearing Science
Abstract / Artist's Statement
Background: Children with speech sound disorders (SSD) often experience difficulties expressing their needs and ideas, creating risk for participation challenges. Although many treatments exist, there is still limited research regarding which are best. The Adaptability approach is newly developed and includes elements of two historical approaches. To assess elements, Baker et al. (2018) developed a taxonomy that allows clinicians to compare them systematically. To ensure these elements are applied as intended, treatment fidelity, meaning how well clinicians follow treatment protocols, is essential in ensuring accurate and consistent treatment.
Purpose: The current study seeks to answer: What are the similarities and differences across three treatment approaches? Was the Adaptability approach administered as intended with treatment fidelity?
Method: Part 1: Three treatment approaches were compared and contrasted using Baker et al.’s (2018) taxonomy of elements for speech treatment. Part 2: Preschool-aged children with SSD participated in intensive group treatment using the Adaptability approach. Speech therapy occurred 2.5 hours per day on weekdays for three weeks with a different sound target addressed each day. A treatment fidelity checklist was developed and implemented for a sample of sessions to evaluate therapy implementation.
Results: Treatment comparisons are presented, and treatment fidelity results and clinical implications are discussed.
Significance: Understanding intervention elements helps clinicians modify treatment to meet each client’s needs. Comparing these elements across approaches supports choosing the most effective method for children with SSD. Fidelity checklists also help clinicians implement elements accurately to strengthen validity, increasing client success.
Category
Life Sciences
Adaptability Approach Elements and Treatment Fidelity
UC South Ballroom
Background: Children with speech sound disorders (SSD) often experience difficulties expressing their needs and ideas, creating risk for participation challenges. Although many treatments exist, there is still limited research regarding which are best. The Adaptability approach is newly developed and includes elements of two historical approaches. To assess elements, Baker et al. (2018) developed a taxonomy that allows clinicians to compare them systematically. To ensure these elements are applied as intended, treatment fidelity, meaning how well clinicians follow treatment protocols, is essential in ensuring accurate and consistent treatment.
Purpose: The current study seeks to answer: What are the similarities and differences across three treatment approaches? Was the Adaptability approach administered as intended with treatment fidelity?
Method: Part 1: Three treatment approaches were compared and contrasted using Baker et al.’s (2018) taxonomy of elements for speech treatment. Part 2: Preschool-aged children with SSD participated in intensive group treatment using the Adaptability approach. Speech therapy occurred 2.5 hours per day on weekdays for three weeks with a different sound target addressed each day. A treatment fidelity checklist was developed and implemented for a sample of sessions to evaluate therapy implementation.
Results: Treatment comparisons are presented, and treatment fidelity results and clinical implications are discussed.
Significance: Understanding intervention elements helps clinicians modify treatment to meet each client’s needs. Comparing these elements across approaches supports choosing the most effective method for children with SSD. Fidelity checklists also help clinicians implement elements accurately to strengthen validity, increasing client success.