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Can Structured Literacy Be a New Dimension for Interprofessional Practice Between Teachers and SLTs? Perceptions of Irish SLTs on Their Capacity and Practices in Supporting Children With Literacy Difficulties

Kazmierczak-Murray, Sylwia orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-1629-5566, Lehane, Paula orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-0856-3505 and Hannify, Christina (2024) Can Structured Literacy Be a New Dimension for Interprofessional Practice Between Teachers and SLTs? Perceptions of Irish SLTs on Their Capacity and Practices in Supporting Children With Literacy Difficulties. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 60 (6). p. 70135. ISSN 1460-6984

Abstract
Background: The role of speech and language therapists (SLTs) in supporting literacy in Ireland is especially timely to consider given the expansion of multi-tiered systems of support and the increased provision of structured literacy instruction in schools. To advance SLT–teacher collaboration in literacy, we must first explore Irish SLTs’ perspectives. Do they perceive themselves as having the required skills and confidence to support both children with literacy difficulties and the teachers who work with them? Aims: This study aimed to explore Irish SLTs’ current practice and confidence in supporting literacy, as well as their readiness to collaborate with teachers to enhance children’s literacy outcomes.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Collaboration; interprofessional education; interprofessional practice; literacy; school-based practice
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Speech
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education
DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Inclusive & Special Education
Research Institutes and Centres > Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Official URL:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:31882
Deposited On:01 Dec 2025 11:40 by Tom Feeney . Last Modified 01 Dec 2025 11:40
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