Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2018
Level of Access Assigned by Author
Open-Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
First Committee Advisor
Nancy E. Hall
Second Committee Member
Paige Lane
Third Committee Member
Claire Sullivan
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this Thesis is to describe the current supporting evidence base for speech-language pathologists working within early intervention with the birth through two-years-old population. Aims: The aims of this systematic review are to determine: (a) the current evidence base of early intervention by speech-language pathologists with infants and toddlers and (b) the quality of research available. Method: An exhaustive systematic review method is used. Search terms are based on subject or index headings related to the aims of this systematic review, i.e. early intervention and speech-language pathologists. A screening method is used to identify eligible publications for the review. Results: Eight publications are considered eligible for review. Three articles are considered to have a higher-quality level of evidence. Description of all publications are included. General features of the studies are described. Conclusions: Future research is needed to add to the research-base supporting positive communication benefits by speech-language pathologists working with the birth through two-years-old population. The current evidence base for speech-language pathologists is discussed and the preliminary evidence is identified. Recommendations to continue ongoing research efforts are provided.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Margaret M., "Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologists: A Systematic Review" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2864.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/etd/2864
