From Higher Education to Hands-On: A Qualitative Examination of the Preparation of Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologists

Author:

Farrugia Audrey M.1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Special Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Abstract

Purpose: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has outlined the primary roles and responsibilities of early intervention (EI)–based speech-language pathologists (SLPs). However, many SLPs feel underprepared to practice in EI. The purpose of this research note is to understand and describe the preparation experiences of EI-based SLPs practicing in Michigan, at a state level, as a first step in understanding the experiences of EI-based SLPs nationwide. Method: This qualitative investigation employed a phenomenological approach. Semistructured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 11 EI SLP participants practicing in the state of Michigan. When all interviews were completed and reviewed, the researcher conducted line-by-line focused coding to cluster frequently used terms and common experiences into specific themes. Results: The participants described their current roles and responsibilities in comparison to their preparation for EI. Despite variations in practice and location, the participants shared common experiences with lack of university preparation for practice and on-the-job learning. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the need to further explore the ways to better prepare SLPs to enter into the field of EI. Academic programs could begin this work by reaching out to local, practicing EI-based SLPs for guidance and consultation on course content so that it is rooted in actual practice and that connections for student observation and field experience can be made.

Publisher

American Speech Language Hearing Association

Subject

General Medicine

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