An explorative study of the knowledge, beliefs and experiences about speech and language development of parents who adopt children from overseas
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Open access
Authors
Golding, Shannon Loris
Date
2013Supervisor
Dr Suze Leitão
Assoc. Prof. Cori Williams
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
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Abstract
This study focused on intercountry adoptive parents’ knowledge, beliefs and experiences about speech and language development. Data were collected via an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Parents linked their child’s speech and language development to the adoption, child’s attachment abilities, school experiences, and professionals and services accessed. The results highlighted the complexity of this developmental process and provided insight into the way that their knowledge, beliefs and experiences influence their behaviours and interactions as parents.
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