What does "engagement" mean in early speech pathology intervention? A qualitative systematised review.

CONCLUSIONS: Engagement in early speech pathology intervention is a complex, multifaceted state where parents are ready and empowered to take an active role in their child's intervention, both inside and outside intervention sessions. All parents have different journeys towards engagement, but many parents need time and support from speech-language pathologists to "become engaged" in early speech pathology intervention. Implications for rehabilitation Based on this review, engagement in early speech pathology intervention can be described as a complex, multifaceted state where parents are ready and empowered to take an active role in their child's intervention, both inside and outside speech pathology sessions. While all parents have different journeys towards engagement, most parents "become engaged" in early speech pathology intervention over time when supported to do so by their speech-language pathologist. Speech-language pathologists can support parents to become engaged in early speech pathology intervention by building a trusting relationship; establishing open, two-way communication; and working together with them in intervention sessions. PMID: 30720352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research