Works and Resources

A mixed-methods analysis of speech-language pathologists' executive function services

Senter, R., & Chow, J. C. (2023). American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.

https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00238 

We surveyed school-based SLPs to identify trends in their services for children with executive function deficits, and we conducted eight follow-up interviews to learn more about their specific practices. Many SLPs provide direct and indirect supports for executive function, but many more do not.

Speech-language pathology interventions for children with executive function deficits: A systematic literature review

Senter, R., Chow, J. C., & Willis, E. C. (2023). Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools. 

https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_LSHSS-22-00013 

We synthesize a growing body of literature providing guidance for SLPs to provide executive function interventions. Unfortunately, little research examines the efficacy of interventions for children with co-occurring language and executive function deficits.

Intentional collaboration with speech-language pathologists to support language outcomes of students with emotional and behavioral disorders

Chow, J. C., Morse, A., & Senter, R. (2022). Beyond Behavior. Copyright (c) 2021 (SAGE Publications).  

Provides school-based educators information about how SLPs can support teachers in improving the language outcomes of students with EBD through the IEP process.

Applying co-teaching models to enhance partnerships between teachers and speech-language pathologists

Zimmerman, K. N., Chow, J. C., Majeika, C., & Senter, R. (2022). Intervention in School and Clinic. Copyright (c) 2022 (SAGE Publications).  

Describes various ways for teachers and SLPs to work together in the classroom, and offers examples of these methods in practice.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the language skills of youth offenders

Chow, J. C., Wallace, E. S., Senter, R., Kumm, S., & Mason, C. (2022). Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 65(3), 1166-1182. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_JSLHR-20-00308 

Key finding: More than half of youth offenders present with clinically-significant language impairments.

How to establish a language-rich environment through a collaborative SLP-teacher partnership

Wallace, E. S., Senter, R., Peterson, N., Dunn, K. T., & Chow, J. (2022). TEACHING Exceptional Children, 54(3), 167-176. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059921990690   

Provides strategies for SLPs and educators to engage in productive collaboration to support children's language development.

Speech-language pathologists' experiences with challenging behavior in practice

Chow, J. C., Senter, R., & Morse, A. (2022). Communications Disorders Quarterly.  https://doi.org/10.1177/15257401211073456 

Key finding: SLPs experience a wide range of challenging student behaviors; off-task behaviors were reported to be the most frequent and problematic.

Tailoring effective behavior management strategies for speech-language pathologists

Chow, J. C., Zimmerman, K., & Senter, R. (2021). Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_LSHSS-20-00073 

SLPs can learn a few evidence-based behavior management strategies that they can implement into their practice immediately, including behavior-specific praise and visual activitiy schedules.

Behavior 101: An SLP's Guide to Ethical, Interdisciplinary Behavior Management

Senter, R., Collins, M., & Wallace, E. S. (2023, April 14). Behavior 101: An SLP's Guide to Ethical, Interdisciplinary Behavior Management. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention 2023, King of Prussia, PA. 

What's the deal with applied behavior analysis? Is there a way for SLPs to use the principles of behaviorism in an ethical way? How should we collaborate with behavior therapists and other professionals to support our students? This presentation answers all of these questions, and more!

School SLPs' services for executive functions

Senter, R., Wallace, E. S., & Chow, J. C. (2022, November 17). School SLPs'  Services for Executive Functions. Annual Conference of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA. 

A poster sharing the findings of a mixed-method survey and interview to explore SLPs' implementation of direct and indirect services for executive function deficits.

Establishing & maintaining collaborative partnerships

Wallace, E. S., & Senter, R. (2022, August). Establishing & Maintaining Collaborative Partnerships. Annual School SLP Conference at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN. 

SLPs can learn a variety of techniques and strategies for collaboration, as well as tips for overcoming the barriers and obstacles they will face.

My student has executive function deficits... Now what?

Senter, R. (2021, September 9). My Student Has Executive Function Deficits... Now What? [Webinar]. Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia. https://shav.org/webinars 

SLPs can learn about the role and nature of executive functions, and to explore intervention strategies and resources that they can implement into their practice.

Educators must be mindful of risk factors associated with language impairments

Senter, R. (2020, October). Educators Must be Mindful of Risk Factors Associated with Language Impairments. Annual Conference of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium, Richmond, VA.

SLPs, teachers, and other educators can learn about the academic and behavioral risks associated with children's language disorders, and they can find practical suggestions to reduce these risks.