SASL Newsletter - Spring 2018 Issue Issue 9 - Spring 2018 | Page 10

evidence-based instruction for professionals to aid in improving these disorders, which means that
SLPs are currently unqualified for such an endeavor. However, with more research, the field of Speech
Language Pathology within the deaf community holds promise.
After researching the role of Speech Language Pathologists within the deaf community, I have
found that little research exists. In the future more research should be conducted in order for SLPs to
better provide evidence-based practice within the deaf community. The two overarching themes from
the research that does exist are: the importance for SLPs to be familiar with the culture and beliefs of
the deaf community, and the importance of fluency in ASL when working with the deaf community.
(Rachel Squyres’ article is a reprint from Lifeprint (published on May 21, 2016) with permission.
For ASL-related issues and materials, visit www.lifeprint.com)
References
Cripps, J. H., Cooper, S. B., Supalla, S. J., & Evitts, P. M. (2015). Meeting the needs of signers in the
field of speech and language pathology: Some considerations for action. Communication
Disorders Quarterly, 37(2), 108-116.
Kaplan, H. (1996). The nature of deaf culture: Implications for speech and hearing professionals.
Journal of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, XXIX, 71-84.
Seal, B. C., Rossi, P., & Henderson, C. (1998). Speech-language pathologists in schools for the deaf:
A survey of scope of practice, service delivery, caseload, and program features. American
Annals of the Deaf,143(3), 277-283.
In Memory of
Dr. John
Schuchman
For a full obituary, visit the Gallaudet
University website at
https://my.gallaudet.edu/intranet/announcements-archive/passing-of-professor-emeritus-dr-john-s-schuchman
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