Adapting the UNICEF/WHO Nurturing Care Framework for speech-language pathologists to support Sustainable Development

Stephen Camarata1, Xueman Lucy Liu2, Wendy Lee2

  • 1Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.

Insights

Parent and caregiver support is vital for early childhood development and education, aligning with the Nurturing Care Framework and Sustainable Development Goals. A successful program in China offers an international model for speech-language pathologists.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UNICEF/WHO Nurturing Care Framework offer international opportunities for speech-language pathologists.
  • Parent/caregiver support is crucial for nurturing care and sustainable education but often underappreciated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the key concepts and importance of parent/caregiver support within the Nurturing Care Framework and SDGs.
  • To focus on SDG 4, emphasizing family and community support in education.
  • To present a case study of a program in China including speech and language skills.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and literature review.
  • Analysis of the Nurturing Care Framework and SDG 4.
  • Case study of a program implemented in the People's Republic of China.

Main Results:

  • A program utilizing universal developmental facilitators was successfully implemented in China.
  • The program integrated educational and healthcare settings, involving pediatricians.

Conclusions:

  • The Nurturing Care Framework and SDG 4 leverage parent education to address developmental needs.
  • The China program model, involving various stakeholders, can be adapted internationally within national health programs.
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