Research group Speech and Language Therapy: Participation through communication
Being able to communicate is essential for interpersonal contact and participation in society. Communication is so common that we often do not realise how the daily life of someone with a communicative disability is impacted by their condition. Our research group aims to improve the self-reliance of people with such disabilities.
MADS - What about an international Master in Applied Deaf Studies?
The project brings together seven universities to set up a new international Master's program in Applied Deaf Studies (MADS).
COPE: Communication Optimization through Participation Experiences
Children and adolescents with communication problems may experience barriers in daily life situations, so called communicative participation. It is valuable to measure communicative participation in an easy and reliable manner. Doing so enables the speech-language therapist and the client to formulate relevant treatment goals and evaluate them.
Publications
- Collaboration: How does it work according to therapists and parents of young children? A systematic review
- Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents’ needs?
- Communication in Daily Life of Children With Developmental Language Disorder: Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives
Education
The Research group Speech and Language Therapy: Participation through communication is linked to the bachelor programme in Speech Therapy at the HU. All affiliated lecturers may participate in the research. The knowledge that is acquired and the products we design are incorporated into the educational programme, in consultation with the relevant departments and lecturers. Bachelor students from various degree programmes regularly contribute to our research projects.
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Collaboration
We work closely with the Koninklijke Auris Groep, with NSDSK, independent speech therapists, and with the professional association NVLF. We also collaborate and consult with various patient associations, including a network of professionals and organisations involved with patients with acquired brain injuries.
Our professors and researchers
Ellen Gerrits
Professor Speech and Language Therapy: Participation through communication Show profile
Eline Alons
PhD candidate Speech and Language Therapy: Participation through communication Show profile
Ilvi Blessenaar
Researcher Speech and Language Therapy: Participation through communication Show profile