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The Shortage of SLPs in Public Schools - Coggle Diagram
The Shortage of SLPs in Public Schools
Role Dissatisfaction
Overwhelming Caseload
Caseload in public schools is significantly higher than private schools
Varied manageability based on range of disabilities and number of age groups
Students do not receive the highest quality of care
Fewer on-on-one sessions
Shorter sessions
Negative impacts on the child's development
Cognitive development
Written language comprehension
Mathematical problem solving
Adequate socialization and pragmatics
Group sessions
Financial Constraints
More financial constrains than the private sector
Often not enough funding to buy adequate materials
Lower salary
Incentive programs to encourage employment
Role Ambiguity
SLPs must also complete administrative tasks, consultations, paperwork, and attend school/IEP meetings
Scope of practice continues to widen
Often now includes literacy and writing
Partially due to large caseloads and a variety of patient needs
"perceived loss of professional identity"
Increased Demand
Notable increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder
Aging population
Increased need relating to chronic illness and conditions associated with aging (stroke)
Speech or language impairment is the most common disability category in preschoolers
Shortage of qualified applicants
Hiring unqualified applicants
Could be related to limited spots in SLP graduate programs
Increased need for bi/multilingual SLPs due to growing diversity