Speech Therapy Push In Series | Research

While this post could be extensive, opinionated, and tangential, the primary goal is to provide a definition of Push-in Speech Therapy along with some research links for inquiring minds.

ASHA provides this information on School-Based Service Delivery. The link indicates a process for moving toward change, with the goal of a more collaborative service delivery model, while also identifying an overview of the various service delivery models.

So, what is push-in therapy? Well, essentially, it is the opposite of pull-out therapy, traditionally what most think of when they view speech language therapy. One therapist within an individual or group setting in a separate room. The push-in model is providing therapy within the classroom. While push-in is not a new concept, this article from the ASHA Leader, identifies challenges and the slow progression of push-in as a service delivery option.

Other terms, although not completely synonymous, include co-teach, classroom-based, and inclusion. Regardless of the semantics involved, integrating speech language therapy services into the classroom is a topic of relevance for a school-based therapist.

Are you currently researching this service delivery option?  What evidence have you found?