Dr Sean Pert

Pert, S. and Porter, E. (2023). Facilitating students to develop effective clinical partnerships in voice therapy for trans and non-binary individuals. Service Learning Conference: Perspectives, Partnerships and Practice - MANDEC, 3rd Floor, University Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH, Manchester, United Kingdom. 15th November 2023 . Slides

Pert, S. and Porter, E. (2023). Computerised objective evaluation of voice with trans and non-binary people. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2023: Embracing the future together (Online), 1st-2nd November 2023. Abstract. Slides

McKean, C., Jack, C., Pert, S., Stringer, H., Letts, C., Preston, E., Ashton, E., Conn, K., Sandham, J., and Rose, N. (2023). A Randomised controlled trial comparing the efficacy of pre-school language interventions - Building Early Sentences Therapy and an Adapted Derbyshire Language Scheme. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2023: Embracing the future together (Online).1st-2nd November 2023. Abstract. Slides

Jack, C., Ashton, E., Conn, K., Letts, C., Armstrong, E., Rose, N., Stringer, H., McKean, C. and Pert, S. (2023). Oral language development in early years settings: Optimising collaboration. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2023: Embracing the future together - Online, London, United Kingdom. 1st Nov 2023 → 2nd Nov 2023, https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2023/ Poster

Pert, S. (2023). Authenticity and representation. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Bulletin 837, Winter 2023-2024. Download a copy here

Trebacz, A., McKean, C., Stringer, H., and Pert, S. (2023). Piloting Building Early Sentences Therapy for pre-school children with low language abilities: an examination of efficacy and the role of sign as an active ingredient. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12980 (Open Acccess)

Jack, C., Preston, E., Ashton, E., Conn, K., Letts, C., Pert, S., Rose, N., Stringer, H., and McKean, C. (2023). Promoting oral language development in Early Years settings: An exploration of current practice. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2023 - Aston University/ Conference Aston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 12th-14th September 2023. Abstract

Pert, S. (2023). The have and the have-nets (revisited). Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Bulletin 836, Autumn 2023. Download the article here

Jack, C., Ashton, E., Conn, K., Letts, C., Pert, S., Preston, E., Rose, N., Stringer, H., and McKean, C. (2023). Responding to COVID-19: How early years settings supported children’s language and communication development and encouraged parental partnerships. European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) Annual Conference (31): Children’s Curiosity, Agency and Participation: Challenges for Professional Action and Development - Cascais near Lisbon, Portugal, Cascais, Portugal Duration: 30th August 2023 to 2nd September 2023. Abstract

Enderby, P., Moyse, K., Chadd, K., Gadhok, K., Lambert, S., Guest, P., Bedwell, M., Pert, S. (2023). Improving the Quality of Service Delivery Using Real-World Data. Thursday 24th August 2023. 32nd World Congress International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP): Forwards together into the Future - Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 20th August 2023 to 24th August 2023. https://ialpauckland2023.org/. Download abstract here.

Chadd, K., Enderby, P., Myse, K., Gadhok, K., Lambert, S., Guest, P., Bedwell, M., Pert, S. (2023). O2.31: Variation in the Provision of Speech and Language Therapy Services to People with Aphasia. Tuesday 22nd August 2023. 32nd World Congress International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP): Forwards together into the Future - Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 20th August 2023 to 24th August 2023. https://ialpauckland2023.org/. Download abstract here.

Ashton, E., Jack, C., Khattab, G., Letts, C., Pert, S., Preston, E., Sritharan, S., McKean, C. (2023). Barriers and enablers to the delivery of home language interventions in SLT practice in the UK. North East Speech and Language Therapy Research Symposium, Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in Speech and Language Therapist led research, Wednesday 19th July 2023, Newcastle University, UK. https://en-gb.padlet.com/helenstringer/north-east-speech-and-language-therapy-research-symposium-ju-xzl0hnx1oaug2sxr/wish/2642960819 Abstract

Pert, S. (2023). Why does diversity matter? Dr Sean Pert on encouraging a range of identities to flourish. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Bulletin 835, Summer 2023. Download the article here

Pert, S. and Porter, E. (2023). Objective pitch and loudness evaluation for trans and gender-diverse individuals for gender-affirming voice and communication therapy. North East Speech and Language Therapy Research Symposium, Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in Speech and Language Therapist led research, Wednesday 19th July 2023, Newcastle University, UK. https://en-gb.padlet.com/helenstringer/north-east-speech-and-language-therapy-research-symposium-ju-xzl0hnx1oaug2sxr/wish/2642960819 Abstract Slides

Mills, M., & Pert, S. (2023). Working with Trans Voice: A Guide to Support and Inspire New, Developing and Established Practitioners. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Working-With-Trans-Voice-A-Guide-to-Support-and-Inspire-New-Developing/Mills-Pert/p/book/9781032012605#

Pert, S. (2023). Now you're speaking my language. Dr Sean Pert writes on speech and language disorders in a bilingual context. Bulletin, 834, Spring 2023, p. 16. Download a copy here

Pert, S. (2023). The long view: Dr Sean Pert writes on the challenge of balancing case load demands. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Bulletin. Winter 2022/23, 833, p. 16. Download a copy here.

Pert, S. (2022). Working with Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context: A Home Language Approach. Routledge, Speechmark Publishing Ltd. https://www.routledge.com/Working-with-Children-Experiencing-Speech-and-Language-Disorders-in-a-Bilingual/Pert/p/book/9780367646301t

• Chapter 8 by Lizzie Sadiku, Katherine Small, Suzanne Martin. Augmentative and Alternative Communication https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003125563-8/augmentative-alternative-communication-lizzie-sadiku-katherine-small-suzanne-martin?context=ubx&refId=2a74f370-0b65-4411-ae5b-636b72c4b0ba

• Chapter 10 by Carol Stow, Barriers to working with bilingual children and how to overcome them. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003125563-10/barriers-working-bilingual-children-overcome-carol-stow?context=ubx&refId=38b64698-b865-4510-afed-41d2be458791

Pert, S. (2022). Stepping up to the plate. Dr Sean Pert, the RCSLT's incoming chair celebrates progress within the profession. Bulletin, 832, Autumn 2022, p. 16. Download a copy here.

Ashton, E., Jack, C., Letts, C., Pert, S., and McKean, C. (2022). How can we support bilingual children with speech, language, and communication needs? Early Childhood Voices Conference, 11th November 2022. https://earlychildhoodresearch.csu.domains/early-childhood-voices-conference-2022/ecv2022-258/

Pert, S., Vakharia, R., Davies, J., Boot, K., & Pasonage, T. (2021). LGBTQIA+ Pride in Diversity: Panel Discussion. In RCSLT Conference 5-7 October 2021 (Online): Breaking Barriers and Building Better`

Pert, S., Jenner, L., & Cheng, N. (2021). Online Voice and Communication Change Groups for Trans and Non-Binary People. The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 5th-7th October 2021: Breaking Barriers and Building Better. (Online). Download the slides here.

Pert, S. (2021). Hold my hand: Dr Sean Pert on why LGBTQ+ people need allies and support. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Bulletin, Summer 2021, pp. 20-21. www.rcslt.org Down load a copy here

Letts, C., Pert, S., Czaplewska, E., Ashton, E., Benson, K., Preston, E., Stringer, H., Trebacz, A., Wareham, H., McKean, C., & Jack, C. (2020). Working with bilingual children at risk of developmental language disorder: adapting assessment and intervention for the nursery-aged bilingual child. Paper presented at NALDIC 28 Conference 2020. Abstract | Slides

McKean, C., Stringer, H., Letts, C., Pert, S., Masidlover, M., Christine Jack, C., Ana Trebacz, A., Wareham, H., Preston, E., Baker, J., & Benson, K. (2020). Staying faithful: Exploring the challenges of treatment fidelity. North East SLT Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Abstract.

Pert, S. (2020). Influencing practitioners of the future: students’ experiences of volunteering with trans and non-binary voice and communication clients. 1-3. Abstract from North East SLT Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Abstract | Slides

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2020). Bilingual Speech Sound Screen (BiSSS) Revised and expanded edition: Pakistani Heritage Languages: Mirpuri, Punjabi, and Urdu. University of Manchester. Buy a copy here.

Pert, S. (2019). Free bilingualism resource now available: Bilingual Assessment of Basic Sentences (BASS). Royal College of Speech and LanguageTherapists' Bulletin, 10. https://www.rcslt.org/ Download a copy here

Pert, S., & Letts, C. (2019). Providing equitable access for bilingual children: Adaptation of language assessments and interventions. In Proceedings of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2019, Improving Quality in Speech and Language Therapy: Everyone's Business. 25th-26th September 2019. East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK. Abstract | Slides

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2019). Bilingual Assesment of Simple Sentences (BASS): An expressive language assessment for children of Pakistani heritage who speak Mirpuri, Punjabi or Urdu. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/bilingualism/bilingualism-learning/bilingualism-bass/

BASS Manual

BASS Picture Book

BASS Recording Form

BASS Questions and Prompts for Mirpuri, Punjabi and Urdu

BASS Target Sentences for Mirpuri, Punjabi and Urdu

Pert, S. (2019, Jun). Talking loud and clear: Sean Pert shares a community initiative to set up trans and non-binary voice and communication groups involving student SLTs. (June 2019 ed.) Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. https://www.rcslt.org. Download a copy here.

Pert, S., & Starkey, R. (2019). Pebblepad e-Portfolio engagement and the impact on reflective practice for speech and language therapy students on clinical placement. National Association of Educators in Practice (NAEP) Conference - Adapting Practice Education for Learners of the Future. Friday 10th May 2019, The Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham, UK. Download the presentation here.

Barrett, J., Bracken, C., Brady, S., Bryant, H., Crawford, V., De Quincey, H., Elias, A., Gorb, N., Greener, H., Kurji-Smith, N., Little, M., McCrory, E., Mills, M., Molteno, B., Pert, S., & Stoneham, G. (2019). Trans and Gender-Diverse Voice & Communication Therapy: Competency Framework. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Download the framework or local versions here: PDF version | Word version

Pert, S. (2018). Voice and communication therapy groups for trans and non-binary people: Safe voice change and well-being. International Festival of Public Health, Thursday 5th July 2018, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. http://www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/2018programme/parallelsession2/ Slides

Pert, S., & Bradley, B. (2018, May). Clinical Guidelines for Speech and Language Therapists: Bilingualism: Working with bilingual clients/patients with speech, language and communication needs. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Clinical Guidelines: Bilingualism

Pert, S. and Stafford, L. (2017). Group voice and communication therapy for trans individuals: The reciprocal benefits of involving student volunteers in delivering care. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference, Speech and Language Therapy: Maximising Impact, 27th-28th September 2017, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. https://www.rcslt.org/news/events/2017/docs/conference_programme_final Slides

Pert, S., & Davies, K. (2017). Learners’ and educators’ views of clinical practice education in SLT: A case for blended learning alternatives? In Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2017: Maximising Impact Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. 27th-28th September 2017, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. https://www.rcslt.org/news/events/2017/Weds_PM_conference_presentations Slides

Pert, S. (2017, May). Speech disorder in young children: The Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia Debate. Afasic News, Spring/Summer 2017, pp. 12-13. Afasic. https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/725/ Download a copy here

AFASIC LEAFLETS

All the leaflets listed below are available here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 1: Developmental language disorder (previously Specific language impairment). Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/1/ Download here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 14: Speech disorder: articulation and phonological disorders. Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/14/ Download here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 15: Language disorder: Expressive language disorder. Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/15/ Download here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 18: Inconsistent speech disorder. Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/18/ Download here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 22: Language disorder: Receptive language disorder. Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/22/ Download here

Pert, S. (2016). Glossary Sheet 28: Bilingualism. Afasic . https://www.afasic.org.uk/download/28/ Download here

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2015). Ask the experts: “How can we best assess the language skills of bilingual children? How can we offer therapy for bilingual children in their home language in light of limited resources?”. RCSLT Bulletin, (March 2015), 20-21. http://www.rcslt.org Download a copy here.

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2015, Feb 23). RCSLT Position Paper: SLT Assessment and Intervention: Best Practice for CYP in Bilingual settings – and in particular Gaelic Medium Education (GME). Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Download here

Pert, S., Stow, C., & McKean, C. (2014). Building Early Sentences Therapy (BEST): Developing a theoretically driven, outcomes-focused therapy by involving practitioners, children and parents to maximise accessibility and acceptability. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2014, 18th September 2014, Leeds University, Leeds, United Kingdom. https://www.rcslt.org.

Download the slides here.

McKean, C., Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2013). Building Early Sentences Therapy (BEST): Early intervention programme for young children with severe language difficulties. University of Newcastle. Manual from the University of Newcastle web site or download here.

Pert, S. (2012). Assessment and input for bilingual children with SLCN: Keynote. Working with children in Barnet, North London Business Park, Building 2, Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1NP, London, United Kingdom. 15th November 2012. Download the slides here

McKean, C., Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2012). Building Early Sentences in your language: A service evaluation study of the 'BEST' home language intervention. Poster session presented at Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference 2012, The Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom. Download here.

Pert, S., McKean, C., & Stow, C. (2012). Building early sentences therapy: a service evaluation. Paper presented at NALDIC Summer Conference, National Centre for Language and Literacy Centre, Reading, United Kingdom, 16th June 2012.

Stow, C., Pert, S., Khattab, G. (2012). Sociolinguistic and cultural considerations when working with the Pakistani heritage community in England UK. In McCleod, S. (Ed.), & Epstein, B. (Ed.) Multilingual Aspects of Speech Sound Disorders in Children. Chapter 3, pp.24-27. Multilingual Matters. ISBN: 9781847695123

Pert, S. (2011). The Building Early Sentences (BESt) Project: Designing bilingual language therapy interventions. Paper presented at NALDIC Conference 19, EAL and Additional Needs, Leeds University, Leeds, United Kingdom. NALDIC Quartely 9.2, Winter 2011 (online). pp. 17-27, https://naldic.org.uk/publications/naldic-shop/naldic-quarterly-9-2-winter-2011-online/

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Videos of the session are here:

NALDIC 2011 - Part 1,

NALDIC 2011 - Part 2,

NALDIC 2011 - Part 3.

McKean, C., Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2010). Building Early Language Patterns: Successful sentences in your language. Paper presented at Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Study Day and AGM, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Download the slides here.

Pert, S. (2010). Supporting Staff to Balance Caseload Demands. In Embedding Evidence-Based Practice in Speech and Language Therapy: International Examples. (pp. 72-78). John Wiley & Sons Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470686584.ch10

Pert, S. (2009). Round Table: Generality and Specificity of Research Findings in Bilingualism: Language Dyads: Evidence from Code-switching. 61-68. International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP) Composium, Communication Disorders in Multilingual Populations, Agros, Cyprus. 6th-9th November 2009. Download slides here

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2009). Dysphagia and language impairment in King-Denborough Syndrome. Paper presented at Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Scientific Conference, London, United Kingdom.

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Please note that the images are not of the client described and the case has been anonymised.

Pert, S. (2008). Book review: The International Guide to Speech Acquisition. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 43(5), 597-598. https://doi.org/10.1080/13682820701734153

Pert, S. (2007). Codeswitched compound verbs used by sequential bilingual children. Paper presented at 27th International Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics , Copenhagen, Denmark. 5th-9th August 2007. Download the slides here.

Pert, S. (2007). Bilingual language development in Pakistani heritage children in Rochdale UK: Intrasentential codeswitching and the implications for identifying specific language impairment. [Doctoral Thesis, Newcastle University]. University of Newcastle. Download here.

Pert, S. (2007). Considering code switching in the assessment of bilingual children. Paper presented at Afasic International Symposium, University of Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom, Tuesday 3rd April 2007 Download the slides here

Pert, S. (2006). Shifting language dominance in bilingual children: Why speech and language therapists need to understand codeswitching. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference: Realising the Vision, University of Ulster, 10th-12th May 2006. Download the handout here.

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2006). Bilingual Speech Sound Screen: Pakistani Heritage Languages. Speechmark Publishing Ltd. This edition is out of print. The revised and expanded edition is available for purchase as an online PDF here

Pert, S., & Letts, C. (2006). Codeswitching in Mirpuri speaking Pakistani heritage preschool children: Bilingual language acquisition. International Journal of Bilingualism, 10(3), 349-374. https://doi.org/10.1177/13670069060100030501

Stow, C., Pert, S., Hua, Z. (Ed.), & Dodd, B. (Ed.) (2006). Phonological Acquisition in Bilingual Pakistani Heritage Children in England. In Phonological Development and Disorders in Children: A Multilingual Perspective (pp. 326-345). Multilingual Matters. ISBN: 9781853598890

Pert, S., Stow, C., & Letts, C. (2004). The identification of specific language impairment: How useful is the Matrix Language Framework? 1-8. Paper presented at Sociolinguistics Symposium 15, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Download the handout here.

Mashiter, K., Newnham, G., Jones, I., Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2004). Identifying the needs of bilingual pupils whose progress is causing concern: A handbook of guidance and information for schools. Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

Pert, S., & Letts, C. (2003). Developing an expressive language assessment for children in Rochdale with a Pakistani heritage background. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 19(3), 266-289. https://doi.org/10.1191/0265659003ct255oa

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2003). A traceable translation protocol for speech and language therapy teams working with bilingual clients: The collation and analysis of expressive language data. Poster session presented at Vth European CPLOL Congress, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Handout | Poster

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2003). Hidden speech disorders in bilingual children: is it possible to identify speech sound errors in children with whom you do not share a language? Poster session presented at Vth European CPLOL Congress, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Poster

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2003). Identifying disorder within code-switched language samples: The challenge for speech and language therapists assessing language skills in bilingual children. Poster session presented at Child Language Seminar, Newcastle, United Kingdom. Handout | Poster

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2002). “No English Required”: Towards effective assessment and therapy in mother tongue. Paper presented at Bi-annual meeting of the panel in treatment efficacy, American Speech and Hearing Association, London, United Kingdom.

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2002). Of dialects and syntax. Therapy Weekly, 28(39), 7-7. Download a scan here | Plain text version.

Pert, S., & Stow, C. (2001). Language remediation in mother tongue: A paediatric multilingual picture resource. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 36, (S1), 303-308. https://doi.org/10.3109/13682820109177902

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2000). The bilingual child: Recognising diversity from disorder. Paper presented at 2000 and on: what will they be getting in community clinics? A national conference for speech and language therapists working in community clinics, Cannock, United Kingdom, Wednesday 1st March 2000. Download the slides here.

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (2000). My Top Resources. Speech and Language Therapy in Practice, Summer 2000, 30. Download a copy here.

Holm, A., Dodd, B., Stow, C., & Pert, S. (1999). Identification and differential diagnosis of phonological disorder in bilingual children. Language Testing, 16(3), 271-292. https://doi.org/10.1177/026553229901600303

Stow, C., & Pert, S. (1998). The development of a bilingual phonology assessment. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 33(1), 340-342. https://doi-org.manchester.idm.oclc.org/10.3109/13682829809179447 Published proceedings of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Conference, Liverpool, UK. Stow, C., & Pert, S. (1998). The Rochdale Assessment of Mirpuri Phonology with Punjabi, Urdu and English.

Holm, A., Dodd, B., Stow, C., & Pert, S. (1997). Speech disorder in bilingual children: four case studies. Osmania Papers in Linguistics, 22-23, 45-64. http://arts.osmania.ac.in/Journals/Linguistics/Volume%2022-23.pdf

Pert, S. (1995). The haves and the have-nets. RCSLT Bulletin, 524, 11-12. Download a copy here.

Pert, S. (1995, May). An Evaluation of the Robertson Dysarthria Profile (Revised) with Reference to Cerebral Vascular Accident, Head Injury and Motor Neurone Disease Client Groups. Manchester Metropolitan University.

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