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  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Interprofessional Education

Background:

  • Effective interprofessional practice hinges on shared terminology for clear communication.
  • School professionals support children with developmental language disorder (DLD) and dyslexia, necessitating precise definitions.
  • Existing research lacks comprehensive understanding of school professionals' definitions of DLD and dyslexia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess alignment between school professionals' definitions of DLD and dyslexia and established research definitions.
  • To explore how various school professionals define language disorders.
  • To investigate inter-professional agreement on definitions and correlations with knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach was employed.
  • Summative content analysis of 304 definitions provided by school-based professionals.
  • Exploration of the relationship between definitions and knowledge of disorder characteristics and best practices.

Main Results:

  • Significant discrepancies were found between professional and research definitions of DLD and dyslexia.
  • Prevalent misconceptions regarding DLD and dyslexia were identified among professionals.
  • Variations in definition alignment with research existed across different professional groups.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores a critical need for standardized terminology among professionals and researchers.
  • Enhanced shared understanding is vital for improving collaborative practices in schools.
  • Addressing the research-to-practice gap requires bridging definitional differences in language disorders.