... discusses the use of PT as a way of ensuring the skills of AHPs are used as efficiently as possible. Originality/value Practical implications are discussed. Standard celeration chart Fluency Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Speech and language therapy Allied health professions Bethan...

...% and 100%. The results suggest PT can effectively and efficiently build fluent syllable production to improve word-level articulation. However, it is worth noting that speech and language therapy also involves working with receptive and expressive language and does not focus solely on speech sound...

...Angela Crocker; Jill Titterington; Michelle Tennyson Purpose This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of dysphagia among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) referred to speech and language therapy for swallow assessment, providing information on the demographic...

...Angela Crocker; Jill Titterington; Michelle Tennyson Purpose This study aims to evaluate the quality of a speech and language therapy (SLT) swallow service provided to adults with intellectual disability (ID) by exploring the process and outcome factors; to explore the process of what is done...

..., outcome measurement and service delivery around communication and dysphagia. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first UK-wide research PSP on learning disabilities and speech and language therapy across the lifespan. It uses a novel approach to incorporate...

... planning is recommended as part of best practice guidelines. However, there is limited research in the area of co-production with regards to PBS and use of augmentative and alternative communication methods. Collaboration among speech and language therapy and PBS practitioners is an important factor for co...

.... Alix Lewer can be contacted at: Alix.Lewer@southwarkpct.nhs.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Learning disabilities Adults Residential homes Social care Therapists Speech and language therapy Indirect intervention Multidisciplinary working Outcomes Many people...