Book Review: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Implementation Tools for Speech-Language Pathologists in Education by Sylvan M

Abstract

If you have been a Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech and Language Therapist for any length of time, the idea of multi-tiered systems of support is not new. However, there are many different implementations of this type of system. What Sylvan does is describe one way of framing the multitiered method of collaboration in education and mapping it across the core curriculum areas related to speech, language and communication (SLCN). The framework is easily accessible and involves examples and practical tools to add to the therapist’s “toolkit” as they seek to implement a more multi-tiered system within their educational work environment. The entire framework is based on the US education system but the main themes are applicable to therapists in the UK as well. As a therapist who has worked in both the USA and the UK, the theoretical framework is relevant to both education systems.