Information For Families

What is MISLToe SSD?

MISLToe_SSD is a research project improve how Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) collect and use information when working with children who have speech sound disorder (SSD).

Children with SSD find it hard to say certain sounds clearly, which can make their speech difficult for others to understand.

Here is a video explaining the MISLToe SSD study.

What is the aim of the project?


We want to develop a standardised form to help SLTs record important information consistently during routine therapy sessions.

By improving how this information is recorded, we aim to:

  • Understand what works best for children with different types of SSD
  • Understand which interventions are most cost-effective
  • Track children’s progress more clearly
  • Support high-quality care across the NHS

How can you get involved?

YOUR CHILD

May be able to join Phase 2 or Phase 3 of MISLToe_SSD
if they are receiving speech and language therapy at one of the participating NHS services

If they are receiving speech and language therapy
at one of the participating NHS services

AS THE PARENT

You can share your views. Parents’ perspectives are essential to ensure that families’ experiences and priorities shape the research.

You could be a part of the parent group where you share your perspectives and experiences about your child’s SSD and our research activities. Find out more.

Participating NHS sites:
England: East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust, Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Trust, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, County Durham and Darlington NHS foundation Trust, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Wales: Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff and Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board, Swansea Bay UHB

The MISLToe_SSD project is a collaboration between Cardiff Metropolitan University,
Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit at Bristol Foundation Trust,
Newcastle University, the University of Strathclyde, University of the West of
England, the University of Bristol, and Afasic

For more information, please contact us at bft.misltoe.southmead@nhs.net

This project is sponsored and funded by the following institutions