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Speech-Language Pathologists' Experiences with Teletherapy Compared to Traditional In-Person Services for Children with Speech Sound Disorders

You are invited to participate in a research study to examine clinicians' experiences with teletherapy compared to in-person services. The purpose of this study is to examine clinicians' experiences with teletherapy compared to traditional in-person speech-language pathology services for children with speech sound disorders. If you agree to participate, you will complete an anonymous online survey consisting of approximately 10 questions, including rating-scale and short-answer responses. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. Exclusion criteria include individuals who are not licensed speech-language pathologists or who do not have at least one year of teletherapy experience with children with speech sound disorders should not participate. This study involves minimal risk. You may experience slight discomfort when reflecting on your professional experiences. There are no direct benefits to you. However, your responses may help improve understanding of teletherapy practices in speech-language pathology. Your responses are anonymous. No identifying information will be collected. Data will be stored securely on a password-protected device and within a secure SurveyMonkey account accessible only to the researcher. Data will be stored for 3 years and then permanently deleted. Your participation is voluntary. You may skip any question or stop the survey at any time without penalty.
If you have any questions about this study, please contact: Macey Gross- mmgross@westliberty.edu
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sara Alig- sara.alig@westliberty.edu
Do you agree to participate in this study?
Yes, I agree to participate
No, I do not agree (exit survey)
1.How long have you been practicing as a speech therapist?
2.How often do you use teletherapy in your practice?
3.What setting do you primarily work in?
4.How effective do you find teletherapy compared to in-person therapy?
5.How adequate was the training you received prior to providing teletherapy services?
6.How challenging is it to provide therapy via teletherapy compared to in-person sessions?
7.What changes do you think could be made to improve effectiveness of teletherapy, if any?
8.Would you recommend teletherapy to other speech therapists?
9.Are there specific speech sounds that are more difficult to address in teletherapy compared to in-person therapy? Please explain
10.Do you feel that the severity of the child's speech sound disorder impacts the effectiveness of teletherapy?