title: Systemic concepts in speech-language treatment.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human and Family Resources, Family Center of Northern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D007808:Language Therapy; D008297:Male; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D013070:Speech Therapy; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000458:organization & administration*