Specific learning disabilities and project co-constructions in a network of schools and national health services in the area of Val d’Enza
Alessandra Landini, Ilaria Orlandelli, Eleonora Furia
The aim of this paper is to undertake a careful consideration of workers’ opinions of didactic-pedagogical procedures for workers with a responsibility in the areas of education and effective SLD prevention for children in primary education. The project analysed in the study was carried out over an extensive area in Emilia-Romagna, a region in Northern Italy. Furthermore, the study aims to illustrate the objectives and methodologies used in the SLD project. The overarching goal being to create a «communicative strategic alliance» that could produce a network among those relevant agents involved in the district for promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise. An analysis of the objectives and methodology used in the project «Training for a correct approach to reading and writing in year one: inclusive didactics for SLD», produced by speech therapists from the National Health Service and primary teachers, is provided. We highlighted the opportunity for teachers to receive training on recent scientific research into SLD, supported by experts from the health services. Furthermore, the project was evaluated, through the use of an assessment questionnaire, which will be used to provide future potential developments for cooperation between schools and specialised health workers. Following analysis of the results, certain specific considerations made by national health operators of the Reggio Emilia Neuropsychiatry Department, working in the Montecchio Emilia District, and by teaching coordinators for special educational needs can be identified. In conclusion, what has been produced is a reflective analysis of the significance of working as part of a network for SLD.
Keywords
Specific Learning Disabilities, school, speech therapists, network, training opportunities.