Written language disorders: speech-language pathologists' training, knowledge, and confidence.

Purpose: This study examined speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') perceptions of their (a) educational and clinical training in evaluating and treating written language disorders, (b) knowledge bases in this area, (c) sources of knowledge about written language disorders, (d) confidence levels, and (e) predictors of confidence in working with written language disorders.

Method: A 6-part survey was developed and was mailed to 1,000 school-based SLPs.

Results: SLPs (n = 599) practicing in 47 states responded to the survey.