Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Enhancing Telepractice Skills for Spanish-Speaking Families: Key Research Insights

Enhancing Telepractice Skills for Spanish-Speaking Families: Key Research Insights

In the realm of speech-language pathology, delivering effective services to English learners (ELs) from Spanish-speaking families poses unique challenges. A recent study titled The Social Validity of Telepractice among Spanish-Speaking Caregivers of English Learners: An Examination of Moderators sheds light on telepractice as a viable service delivery model for this demographic. This blog post aims to distill key findings from this research to help practitioners improve their telepractice skills and outcomes for children.

Key Findings from the Study

The study involved 79 Spanish-speaking caregivers of ELs and employed a quantitative survey methodology to gauge their opinions on telepractice. Here are some of the critical findings:

Implications for Practitioners

To effectively implement telepractice, practitioners need to consider several factors highlighted by the study:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. Future studies should focus on:

Conclusion

Telepractice offers a promising yet underutilized avenue for delivering speech-language services to Spanish-speaking ELs. By addressing informational gaps and targeting specific caregiver sub-groups, practitioners can enhance the effectiveness of telepractice. For those interested in diving deeper into this topic, the original research paper provides a comprehensive analysis and can be accessed here.


Citation: Fitton, L., Bustamante, K. N., & Wood, C. (2017). The social validity of telepractice among Spanish-speaking caregivers of English learners: An examination of moderators. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 9(2), 13-24. doi:10.5195/ijt.2017.6227
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

Connect with Marnee on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest in Speech-Language Pathology and Online Therapy Services.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP