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ERIC Number: EJ609688
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0161-1461
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Development of an Interdisciplinary Dysphagia Team in the Public Schools.
Homer, Emily M.; Bickerton, Cheryl; Hill, Sherry; Parham, Lisa; Taylor, Darlene
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v31 n1 p62-75 Jan 2000
This article describes the development of a school-based dysphagia team (swallowing action team (SWAT)) in Louisiana. It addresses how the team was initially formed, the process of identifying students who were exhibiting a swallowing disorder, steps taken for staff development, and problems encountered in seeking administrative approval. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Eating Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Services, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intervention, Program Design, Program Development, Public Schools, Related Services (Special Education), Speech Language Pathology, Staff Development, Teamwork
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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