Child Language Teaching and Therapy
‘We’re working together for the same goals’: A patient and public involvement study of collaboration between school staff, parents and speech and language therapists
Collaboration between teaching staff and speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in mainstream schools, and their parents/carers, is vital to ensure best outcomes for children with SLCN. There is a lack of research from the United Kingdom in this area, including the individual socio-relational factors which have an impact on collaboration. There is also a lack of research combining all stakeholders’ views and experiences, and involving stakeho …