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Semin Speech Lang 1996; 17(2): 107-114
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1064091
© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Systemic Concepts in Speech-Language Treatment

Mary A. Andrews
  • Coordinator, Family Center of Northern Illinois University, Department of Human and Family Resources, Northern Illinois University
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15 May 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

While systemic concepts are well known in many professions, a systemic paradigm is relatively new to most speech-language pathologists. Five systems concepts that apply to current practices in speech-language pathology are described and illustrated. The concepts relate to the influences of context or environment, relationships, family structure, isomorphism, and the attribution of meaning.

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systems - isomorphism - meaning