Speech / Language Therapists and Teachers Working Together

Covering the topic of speech and language therapists and teachers working together, this work argues that despite difficulties there is evidence that good collaborative practice is taking place. It gives a flavour of the interaction and collaboration being developed in the field of education.

List of Contributors. List of Abbreviations. Introduction: Remit, Limits and Organisation of this book. - Elspeth McCartney Chapter 1. The Legal and Organisational Framework. - Elspeth McCartney Chapter 2. Barriers to Collaboration. - Elspeth McCartney Chapter 3. Patterns of Collaboration. - Elspeth McCartney Chapter 4. Specialist Services for Pupils with Disorders of Language and Communication: Policies, Practice and Perceptions. - Gilbert MacKay and Carolyn Anderson  Chapter 5. A Collaborative Approach to Extended Learning Support in a Primary School Setting. - Margo Mackay and Margaret  Young Chapter 6. Collaboration in Mainstream Settings. - Elspeth McCartney Chapter 7. Stammering Children in Schools.m - Robert M. Lees Chapter 8. Collaboration with Parents. - Susan McCool Chapter 9. Evaluating Efficacy. - Elspeth McCartney References. Index.