Children with Speech and Language Difficulties: A Collaborative Approach to Training Resource Teachers

Authors

  • Rena Lyons

Keywords:

Speech and Language Difficulties, Collaborative Approach, Resource Teachers, Communication, Teacher-Pupil Relationship, Multidisciplinary

Abstract

The need for collaboration between teachers of pupils with special educational needs and other professionals has become increasingly apparent. A summer course, organised by speech and language therapists for resource teachers, was successful in addressing identified needs of the teachers while also highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary efforts in addressing children’s speech and language difficulties.

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2021-01-24

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Lyons, R. (2021). Children with Speech and Language Difficulties: A Collaborative Approach to Training Resource Teachers. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 18(1), 16–27. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/160

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2004)

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