Abstract
The broad purpose of this study was to explore the counseling speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide for school-age children and their parents. More specifically, this study examined both informational and personal-adjustment counseling behaviors with respect to delivery, content, and frequency. In addition, the study investigated clinicians’ perceptions of how information they provide may influence school-aged children’s views of their communicative impairment.
Using quantitative survey research with selected qualitative probes, I gathered data on SLPs’ experiences with counseling across a range of clinical contexts within post-session discussions. The results of this study indicated a variability in how clinicians approach counseling interactions, particularly in relation to involving children in discussions, recognizing emotional and nonverbal cues, and balancing communication between the child and caregiver. These findings suggest an increased emphasis on counseling training when engaging with children in intentional, communicative progress during post-session discussions.
Advisor
Furey, Joan
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Zhane, "They Listened - but What Did They Hear? Examining the Clinical Interactions of Speech-Language Pathologists in Post-Session Discussions and Its Role in Children's Perceptions of Their Communicative Impairment" (2026). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 13149.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/13149
Disciplines
Speech and Hearing Science | Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keywords
speech-language pathologist (SLP), counseling, school-aged children, clinician perspective, child-centered care
Publication Date
2026
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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