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OCLC number
46496245
Author
Hanak, Carla A.(Carla Anne),1960-
Title
Mothers' perception of speech-language pathology services : quality of life issues.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Alberta, 1995
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1995.
Description
2 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore mothers' perceptions of their language impaired youngsters, the speech-language pathology treatment process and the effect that this process had on the mothers' quality of life. In total seven English speaking mothers were interviewed in depth. From the mothers' interviews six themes emerged: mothers' expectations, program impact, child temperament, obstacles to intervention, unresolved issues and agent responsible for child changes. Results indicated that mothers' perceptions of program benefit and improvement in quality or life was linked primarily to parental expectations and to a lesser degree to improvements in the children's language skills. Speech-language pathological are called to reconsider how they deal with parental expectations, adult learning theories, empowerment, professional and public education and the manner in which they conduct and evaluate parent focused language training programs.
ISBN
0612016129
9780612016125