Epilogue: Forum on Addressing Childhood Trauma and Maltreatment Through the Lens of the ICF.

  • Published In: Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, 2026, v. 57. P. 118 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kokotek, Leslie E.; Westby, Carol; Washington, Karla N. 3 of 3

Abstract

This epilogue reviews key concepts and summarizes the seven articles presented in the forum focused on addressing childhood trauma and maltreatment through the lens of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Each of these articles presents information relevant to how the occurrence and subsequent effects of trauma and maltreatment can be conceptualized, realized, and mitigated. At its essence, this forum provides a collection of articles that underscore how to provide contextualized care by considering environment, social factors, individual characteristics, and so forth, as opposed to focusing on treatment in insolation. While different approaches are discussed, this epilogue highlights the central theme of the ICF and how speech-language pathologists can apply this framework to provide compassionate trauma-informed care to children with communication disorders who have experienced trauma and/or maltreatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools. 2026/01, Vol. 57, p118
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0161-1461
  • DOI:10.1044/2025_LSHSS-25-00200
  • Accession Number:190922030
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