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Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Implementing Research Outcomes for Better Child Outcomes

Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Implementing Research Outcomes for Better Child Outcomes

As a speech-language pathologist dedicated to data-driven decisions and improving child outcomes, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest research. One such valuable resource is the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA). In this blog, we'll delve into key findings from recent research and explore how practitioners can enhance their skills by implementing these outcomes.

Long vs. Short Language Samples: A Clinical Procedure for French Language Assessment

The study by Elin Thordardottir in Volume 40, No. 3, 2016, investigates the effect of sample length on French Language Sample Analysis (LSA) measures. The research highlights the stability of measures across different sample lengths and proposes a clinical shortcut involving the use of Mean Length of Utterance in words (MLUw) from a 25-utterance sample to estimate more complex language use. This can make LSA in French more feasible in clinical settings.

Key Findings:

Practical Application:

For practitioners, this means that shorter language samples can still provide reliable and informative data. Implementing this shortcut can save time while maintaining accuracy in assessments, ultimately leading to better-targeted interventions and improved outcomes for children.

Assessing Early Language Use by French-Speaking Canadian Children: Introducing the LUI-French

The study by Diane Pesco and Daniela O'Neill introduces the LUI-French, a parent report tool for assessing how young French-speaking children use language. The research confirms the tool's reliability and developmental sensitivity, making it a valuable addition to clinical practice.

Key Findings:

Practical Application:

Practitioners can use the LUI-French to gather comprehensive data on a child's language use in daily life. This tool can help identify delays in pragmatics and guide intervention planning. It also emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the assessment process.

Nonstandard Dialect and Educational Achievement: Implications for First Nations Students

Patricia Hart Blundon's research addresses the educational challenges faced by students who speak a nonstandard dialect, particularly First Nations students. The study underscores the need for awareness and appropriate pedagogical strategies to support these students.

Key Findings:

Practical Application:

Practitioners should be aware of the linguistic diversity in their student population and adopt culturally sensitive approaches. Understanding and respecting nonstandard dialects can help in creating more inclusive and effective educational environments.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.


Citation: Thordardottir, E. (2016). Long versus short language samples: A clinical procedure for French language assessment. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 40(3), 176-197.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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