19-02-2020 | Original Paper
Transdisciplinary Approach Practicum for Speech-Language Pathology and Special Education Graduate Students
Auteurs:
Deborah Weiss, Barbara Cook, Ruth Eren
Gepubliceerd in:
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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Uitgave 10/2020
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Abstract
Speech-language pathology and special education graduate student teams participated in an intensive summer practicum for social communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorders, utilizing a transdisciplinary approach that aligned to the frameworks utilized for implementation science. Questionnaires measuring transdisciplinary approach knowledge and comfort level were administered pre/post-practicum. Results of the questionnaires, written daily team reflections, course evaluations, and a focus group interview indicated an increase in all measures, including an increased knowledge of TA, increased understanding and comfort level with the other discipline, and a higher level of confidence and openness in working collaboratively utilizing a transdisciplinary approach.