Parent-Implemented Home Therapy Programmes for Speech and Language: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
Tosh, R., Arnott, W., et al. (2017).
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 52(3), 253-269.
This systematic review investigates the cost-effectivess, feasability, and use of parent-implemented interventions in children with speech and/or language difficulties.
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1950 to 2013
Peer-reviewed, published studies
14
No studies were found to investigate the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of a home program using less direct speech-language or with lower dosage rate than traditional therapy.
Results indicated that parent-implemented home programs and traditional therapy have similar effectiveness in improving speech and language outcomes and were more effective than no intervention. The included studies suggested that home programs can be effective if the dosage/intensity of the intervention is similar to or exceeds traditional therapy, if adequate direct parent training is provided, and the therapist stays in frequent contact with the family.
