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A Survey of Knowledge About Language Disorders Among Professionals Who Work With Children in the Foster System
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2025-05-19
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Knowledge of professionals and volunteers in the foster-care system regarding language disorders and their identification is essential to understanding how to positively increase the identification and intervention for children in the foster-care system. Current research suggests that there is a high percentage of children who go unidentified for language disorders, and that number is even higher within the foster care system. This study focused on evaluating the general knowledge these professionals and volunteers have of language disorders and the identification of developmental language disorders.
The participants in this study were both volunteers and paid professionals who frequently work with foster care children. Each participant completed a 40-question survey that focused on the participant?s background, their experience with children who have DLD/SLI, and their familiarity with DLD/SLI.
Based on each participant?s responses, researchers found that participants had vague to no knowledge of DLD/SLI. In the final section, participants generally scored within what is considered to be DLD-sensitive range. However, there was still plenty of space for the participants to grow in this area.
This research provides a foundation for future research and the creation of future professional trainings regarding DLD.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders