Author(s): Marinet Janse van Vuren
Department: University of Cape Town, South Africa
Keywords: Neureophysiology, Intellectual Disabilities, Respiratory Care
Presented:Dissertation in fulfilment of the requirements of the MSc degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a multiply handicapping
condition affecting all areas of a child’s development. It has
been documented as one of the most severe disabilities in childhood.
Research in the area of Speech & Language
Therapy (SLT) service delivery for children with CP has always been
limited.
Primary Aims:
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To evaluate parents’
perceptions regarding the nature and quality of SLT service delivery to
children with CP
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To evaluate Speech
–Language Therapists’ perceptions regarding the nature and quality of SLT
service delivery they provide to children with CP.
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To measure the degree
of concordance between parents’ and Speech-Language Therapists’ perceptions of
SLT service delivery.