مدى إلمام أخصائي النطق و الكلام بالكفايات الأساسية عند العمل مع الطلاب الصم و ضعاف السمع ضمن جلسات النطق و التخاطب

Abstract EN

The aim of this study is to measure the level of knowledge among speech and language therapists related to basic competencies in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students during speech sessions.

The sample of the study was n = 193 specialists who work directly with deaf and hardof-hearing students in Riyadh City.

The instrument designed for this study was composed of 29 items and three dimensions: level of knowledge among speech and language therapists regarding planning and evaluation competencies, technical competencies, and professional competencies.

The instrument followed validity and reliability procedures.

The results of the study indicated significant differences (α ≤ 0.05) in the area of planning and evaluation competencies, particularly with regard to academic qualification, years of experience and the number of training courses that speech therapists have taken.

Regarding technical competencies, the results only showed significant differences with respect to training courses.

Moreover, the professional competencies indicated two significant differences for academic qualification and number of training courses.

In light of the results, the researchers propose several recommendations and suggestions to increase the knowledge of basic competencies among speech and language therapists when working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students