An Investigation of Barriers and Enablers for Genetics in Speech-Language Pathology Explored Through a Case Study of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

ML Lauretta; A Jarmolowicz; DJ Amor; S Best; AT Morgana

Journal article

An Investigation of Barriers and Enablers for Genetics in Speech-Language Pathology Explored Through a Case Study of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

ML Lauretta, A Jarmolowicz, DJ Amor, S Best, AT Morgana

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research | Published : 2024

DOI: 10.1044/2023_JSLHR-22-00714

Abstract

Purpose: Advancements in genetic testing and analysis have allowed improved identification of the genetic basis of childhood apraxia of speech, a rare speech presentation. This study aimed to understand speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs’) consideration of incorporation of genetics in clinical practice using a theory-informed qualitative approach. Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 pediatric SLPs using a behavior change theory (Theoretical Domains Framework [TDF]) within a case study describing a child with complex co-occurring features, including childhood apraxia of speech. Interviews focused on three stages of the patient journey (prereferral, referral, and postrefe..

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Mariana Lauretta Author

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Stephanie Best Author

Angela Morgan Author

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Funding Acknowledgements

This work was supported by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centre of Research Excellence in Speech and Language Neurobiology Grant 1116976 and NHMRC Project Grant APP1127144, awarded to Angela T. Morgan. NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship Grant 1105008 and Investigator Grant 1195955 were awarded to Angela T. Morgan. Stephanie Best was supported through the Australian Genomics National Health and Medical Research Council (Grant GNT2000001) and the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund. This study was completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Genetic Counselling, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This work was also supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.