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Features of indirect approaches in DLD interventions: the involvement of parents and families

Family dynamics and language input are related to children's language development. There is empirical evidence that indirect work with the child with DLD is an important component of interventions offered by professionals. This talk is a part of a group of talks on DLD and intervention. Its aim is to discuss the features of indirect approaches in different EU countries, i.e. to explore which professionals deliver it, which family members are involved, and which characteristics of SLPs can be associated with the implementation of indirect approaches. The talk is based on a Practitioner Survey developed within the COST Action IS1406. The majority of analyses stems from the questions exploring the role of parents. There were 4024 respondents - SLPs - from 60 countries (mainly EU Member States). Statistical analyses included Pearson's chi-square and t-tests. Respondents indicated that indirect therapy is provided via parents and teachers, with the latter becoming more involved as children grow and progress through the education system. This approach is implemented by a range of professionals who involve mothers, fathers and other family members. The characteristics of SLPs are not related to the use of indirect techniques, suggesting a general and gradual adoption of these approaches. The importance of indirect approaches to intervention seems to be recognized worldwide, despite differences in cultural, clinical, and research traditions across countries. Since mothers are not the only ones involved, it seems that conventional family roles are slowly being abandoned. Despite the research and clinical implication of the study, future work should investigate the exact nature of the most effective intervention approaches.

Indirect Approaches ; Family Involvement ; Developmental Language Disorder ; Practitioner Survey ; COST Action IS1406

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