Positioning the "F-Words for Child Development" in the Scope of Speech-Language Pathology to Support Childhood Participation.

Purpose: This narrative review explores how the "F-Words for Child Development" framework, a practical translation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health introduced by Rosenbaum and Gorter (2012), can guide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in promoting communica...

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Publicado en:Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 240 - 252
Autores principales: Long, Helen L., Mayfield, Jalisa, Szymanek, Kristin
Formato: review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Feb2026
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          Long, Helen L.
          Mayfield, Jalisa
          Szymanek, Kristin
        affil: Communication Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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          Children with Disabilities Psychosocial Factors
          Child Development
          Speech-Language Pathology
          Support, Psychosocial
          International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
          Communication
          Speech-Language Pathologists
          Communication Skills Training
          Meals
          Social Participation
          Family Centered Care
          Caregiver Support
          Program Implementation
          Parental Role
          Play Therapy Methods
          Goals and Objectives
          Goal-Setting
          Multidisciplinary Care Team
          Health Policy
          Patient-Reported Outcomes
          Alternative and Augmentative Communication
      ab: Purpose: This narrative review explores how the "F-Words for Child Development" framework, a practical translation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health introduced by Rosenbaum and Gorter (2012), can guide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in promoting communication and mealtime participation for children with disabilities. Background: While the F-Words framework has been widely adopted across rehabilitation disciplines, its application within speech-language pathology remains underexplored. Method: The review synthesizes relevant research and conceptual literature organized around each F-Word (i.e., Functioning, Fitness, Family, Friendships, Fun, Future, and Freedom) as a lens for supporting communicative and mealtime participation. Conclusion: Findings highlight how SLPs can operationalize the F-Words framework through family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance participation outcomes.
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