Date Approved
2025
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Special Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders
First Advisor
Leslie Blome Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Second Advisor
Audrey Farrugia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Third Advisor
Jacquelyn McGinnis, Ph.D
Abstract
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) frequently serve autistic students in the school setting. Research reveals a correlation between autism, sensory processing, and pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). As a result, autistic students may have compromised nutritional health and safety, which stands to impact their ability to access the curriculum. PFD is under the scope of the school-based speech-language pathologist’s practice. However, data has shown a perceived lack of confidence and a limited number of support and resources in the educational setting for SLPs to carry out interventions. This qualitative study will seek to understand the perspectives of elementary school-based SLPs regarding the implementation of feeding and swallowing interventions at school.
Recommended Citation
Szakovits, Kelsi L., "Elementary school-based speech-language pathologists' perspectives on the management of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders" (2025). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 846.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/846