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Title: Exploring Language Comprehension Curriculum Implementation for Speech-Language Pathologists Serving Elementary Students With Language and Literacy Difficulties.
Authors: Hudson, Hannah1 hth14@fsu.edu
Source: Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools. Jul2026, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p845-855. 11p.
Subject Terms: *Language & languages, *Speech therapists, *Reading, *Elementary schools, *Human services programs, *Content analysis, *School children, *Curriculum planning, *Professional employee training, *Vocabulary, *Language acquisition, Treatment of language disorders, Research funding, Professional practice, Grammar, Statistical sampling, Descriptive statistics, Professions, Attitudes of medical personnel, Data analysis software, Psychosocial factors, Time
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) implement language comprehension curriculums (LCCs) in elementary school settings, particularly for students with language and literacy difficulties. It addressed questions related to current usage, perceived barriers, misconceptions, and factors influencing adoption of LCCs, with the goal of informing future strategies for improving language and reading comprehension outcomes. Method: A survey study was conducted with 83 participants, including 77 certified SLPs and six clinical fellows, recruited through professional networks and online platforms. The survey, administered via Qualtrics, included both quantitative and qualitative items assessing awareness, usage, barriers, and attitudes toward LCCs. Content analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses, and data were visualized using R. Results: Findings revealed limited awareness and use of LCCs among SLPs, with significant barriers including lack of training, time constraints, and systemic challenges. SLPs' misconceptions and their role in implementation were also identified. Despite these challenges, participants expressed interest in future research and recognized the potential benefits of LCCs for managing caseloads and supporting students with language and literacy difficulties. Conclusions: The study highlights a critical gap in the implementation of LCCs by SLPs and underscores the need for future quantitative studies and targeted professional development and systemic support in this area. Results support the need for further research that investigates the effectiveness of SLPs using LCCs in individualized and small-group settings, particularly for students with suspected, or diagnosed, language and literacy disabilities. Supplemental Material: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.31975221 Language comprehension curriculums (LCCs) have been developed by researchers across the globe to bolster student's abilities to comprehend oral language at an early age with intention that this may be an effective way to strengthen reading comprehension skills as students' progress academically. According to Lo and Xu (2022), LCCs are structured instructional programs designed to enhance children's understanding of spoken language through targeted activities that build vocabulary, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Purpose: This study aimed to investigate how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) implement language comprehension curriculums (LCCs) in elementary school settings, particularly for students with language and literacy difficulties. It addressed questions related to current usage, perceived barriers, misconceptions, and factors influencing adoption of LCCs, with the goal of informing future strategies for improving language and reading comprehension outcomes. Method: A survey study was conducted with 83 participants, including 77 certified SLPs and six clinical fellows, recruited through professional networks and online platforms. The survey, administered via Qualtrics, included both quantitative and qualitative items assessing awareness, usage, barriers, and attitudes toward LCCs. Content analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses, and data were visualized using R. Results: Findings revealed limited awareness and use of LCCs among SLPs, with significant barriers including lack of training, time constraints, and systemic challenges. SLPs' misconceptions and their role in implementation were also identified. Despite these challenges, participants expressed interest in future research and recognized the potential benefits of LCCs for managing caseloads and supporting students with language and literacy difficulties. Conclusions: The study highlights a critical gap in the implementation of LCCs by SLPs and underscores the need for future quantitative studies and targeted professional development and systemic support in this area. Results support the need for further research that investigates the effectiveness of SLPs using LCCs in individualized and small-group settings, particularly for students with suspected, or diagnosed, language and literacy disabilities. Supplemental Material: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.31975221 Language comprehension curriculums (LCCs) have been developed by researchers across the globe to bolster student's abilities to comprehend oral language at an early age with intention that this may be an effective way to strengthen reading comprehension skills as students' progress academically. According to Lo and Xu (2022), LCCs are structured instructional programs designed to enhance children's understanding of spoken language through targeted activities that build vocabulary, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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