Embedding MISLToe_SSD in Irish Speech and Language Therapy Services

This survey and subsequent one day event at Trinity College Dublin is examining speech sound disorder (SSD) clinical practices in Ireland and exploring the potential application of the UK-based MISLToe_SSD project to an Irish context.

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We are recruiting SLTs and SLT managers to participate in research being conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork and the Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Unit. The aim of the research is to discuss the MISLToe_SSD (Maximising the Impact of Speech and Language Therapy for children with Speech Sound Disorder) study and how it could be applied to an Irish context. There are two ways to get involved.

  • As part of the study, we are inviting SLT Managers and SLTs who work with children with speech sound disorder (SSD) to complete a short survey about their diagnostic protocol, interventions and core outcomes.

Survey link: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/SGFCGR5

  • We are also inviting interested participants to take part in a subsequent World Café event at Trinity College Dublin on the 15th January 2027, where we will explore their perspectives on SSD clinical practices and service delivery in the Irish healthcare context in greater depth. This one-day event will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the MISLToe_SSD project from the researchers at Bristol, exchange clinical experiences with SLT peers, and reflect on opportunities to enhance SSD diagnostic practices and outcome measurement. Tea/Coffee and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in participating in the World Café, please contact Dr Amy Connery at [email protected]. She will then send you a Participant Information Leaflet (PIL) with further details about the event.

This research has received ethical approval from the School Research Ethics Committee at Trinity College Dublin.