Exploring the Need for Speech and Language Therapy Services in Turkish Schools: A Comparative Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorPehli?van, Havva
dc.contributor.authorInal, Sevim
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-03T11:53:32Z
dc.date.available2026-02-03T11:53:32Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractSpeech and language therapy (SLT) services are vital in assisting children with speech, language, or communication disorders. However, various barriers limit the provision of this service in an equal and adequate manner. This study examines these barriers in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Türkiye and explores how school-based speech and language therapies contribute to removing these barriers in these countries. Key barriers, including workforce shortages, equity, accessibility, geographical and financial constraints, and lengthy waiting lists, impact the quality and provision of SLT services. Embedding SLT services within the school may provide timely, targeted, and sustainable interventions, thereby improving accessibility and availability. A qualitative comparative method was employed to analyze service provision in the five countries and identify differences and similarities in barriers to accessing SLT services. The findings indicate that while improvements are needed in all countries, Türkiye faces unique challenges that require comprehensive reforms, as there are relatively few speech and language therapists. The service is not accessible for many children, which perpetuates these barriers. Establishing school-based SLT services and integrating relevant training into teacher education curricula should be prioritized, as this will equip future educators with the knowledge and competencies for their active support. © 2025 Children Research Center. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.doi10.5281/zenodo.15210763
dc.identifier.endpage158
dc.identifier.issn1307-4733
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105008029553
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage137
dc.identifier.trdizinid1310240
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15210763
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1310240
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/34206
dc.identifier.volume19
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherChildren Research Center
dc.relation.ispartofNovitas-ROYAL
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260130
dc.subjectBarriers
dc.subjectCommunication disorder
dc.subjectSchool-based speech and language therapy
dc.subjectSpeech and language therapy (SLT)
dc.titleExploring the Need for Speech and Language Therapy Services in Turkish Schools: A Comparative Analysis
dc.title.alternativeTürk Okullarında Dil ve Konuşma Terapisi Hizmetlerine Duyulan İhtiyacın İncelenmesi: Karşılaştırmalı bir Analiz
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