Dr. Aoife Gallagher
Biography
Aoife Gallagher gained a BSc from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc from University College London prior to completing a HRB-funded PhD in Health Services and Population Health Research as part of the SPHeRE Programme.Aoife is currently working on the development and piloting of novel inter-disciplinary interventions for school and hospital settings using implementation science frameworks. She is a management committee member representing Ireland in a COST Action (CA22139 - Justice to youth language needs: human rights undermined by an invisible disadvantage (Y-JustLang)).
Research Interests
Aoife's main research focus is to advance the inclusion and participation of individuals with speech, language and communication needs in society. Aoife has a particular interest in child voice. She co-developed a framework for participation, adapted from the field of inclusive education, for use in schools when supporting children who have SLCN with researchers from QUT, Australia. She was an invited member of an international consortium (CATALISE) led by the University of Oxford, aimed at agreeing terminology and diagnostic criteria for children and young people with DLD. She is actively engaged in building a network of communication champions across Ireland in asscociation with the HSE, the HEIs and the Irish Association of SLTs, to facilitate uptake of the findings from CATALISE into policy and practice. Aoife is PI for a HRI-HIST funded implementation science project aimed at establishing the feasibility of a communication friendly classroom tool for use in Irish classrooms. Aoife is involved in a multi-phased study, funded by the NISE, focused on enhancing inter-professional education opportunitites across HEIs for SLTs and teachers in training. Aoife is also leading on the design and delivery of a new qualification programme for Registered Intermediaries funded by the Department of Justice. She is a management committe member of a COST Action (CA22139 - Justice to youth language needs: human rights undermined by an invisible disadvantage (Y-JustLang)).Professional Activities
Education
- 2019 University of Limerick -
- 2005 University College London -
- 1996 Trinity College Dublin -
Research Collaborators
- James Law - Funding Award - Newcastle University - UK -England -Implementation Pilot funded by the HRI, UL.
- Deborah Hersh - Joint Publication - Edith Cowan University -Australia
- Tancredi, H & Graham,L - Joint Publication - Queensland University of Technology (QUT) -Australia
- Lyons R & Carroll C - Joint Publication -Topic: Child Voice, Qualitative Research Methodologies.
- Karla McGregor - International Collaboration Type -USA -NIH grant
Peer Reviewed Journals
Criteria and Terminology Applied to Language Impairments (CATALISE): A qualitative exploration of dissemination efforts to guide future implementation
Dr. Aoife Lily Gallagher;Kezia Island;Julia O Shea; (2023) Criteria and Terminology Applied to Language Impairments (CATALISE): A qualitative exploration of dissemination efforts to guide future implementation. International Journal Of Language And Communication
Exploring the uptake of CATALISE recommendations from the perspective of speech and language therapists working in the Irish context: A qualitative online survey
Dr. Aoife Lily Gallagher;Sinead Finn;Ruth Dolan;Edel Dunphy; (2023) Exploring the uptake of CATALISE recommendations from the perspective of speech and language therapists working in the Irish context: A qualitative online survey. Advances In Communication And Swallowing
Exploring the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of a communication-friendly classroom tool for use in Irish schools: A qualitative inquiry
Aoife Lily Gallagher, R Murphy, J Fitzgerald, C-A Murphy, J. Law (2023) Exploring the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of a communication-friendly classroom tool for use in Irish schools: A qualitative inquiry. Plos One
Implementation Science in School-Based, Universal-Level Intervention Research: A Scoping Review
Gallagher AL,Murphy R, Fitzgerald J, Murphy CA, Law J. (2023) Implementation Science in School-Based, Universal-Level Intervention Research: A Scoping Review. Language Speech And Hearing Services In Schools
The invisible and the non-routine: a meta-ethnography of intersectoral work in schools from the perspective of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists
Dr. Aoife Lily Gallagher; (2022) The invisible and the non-routine: a meta-ethnography of intersectoral work in schools from the perspective of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. Journal of interprofessional care
Understanding the perspectives of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs: How qualitative research can inform practice
Lyons, R, Carroll C., Gallagher AL., Merrick R., & Tancredi T. (2022) Understanding the perspectives of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs: How qualitative research can inform practice. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology
Intermediaries in the justice system for people with communication disability: Enacting Sustainable Development Goal 16 in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and New Zealand.
Kearns Á;Clarke D;Cusack A;Gallagher A;Humphreys J;Kedge S;McKee A; (2022) Intermediaries in the justice system for people with communication disability: Enacting Sustainable Development Goal 16 in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and New Zealand.. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology
Hidden in plain sight: A qualitative exploration of teachers and childrenâs perspectives on supporting developmental language disorder in school
Maria Gibbons;Karen Coughlan;Dr. Aoife Lily Gallagher; (2022) Hidden in plain sight: A qualitative exploration of teachers and childrenâs perspectives on supporting developmental language disorder in school. Advances In Communication And Swallowing
Quality in the Time of Chaos: Reflections From Teaching, Learning and Practice
Kearns A, Gallagher AL, Cronin J. (2021) Quality in the Time of Chaos: Reflections From Teaching, Learning and Practice. Perspectives Of The Asha Special Interest Groups
Exploring the co-involvement of disabled adolescents in participatory action research; protocol for a critical interpretative synthesis [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
McDonald, F and Robinson, K and Gallagher, AL and Pettigrew, J (2021) Exploring the co-involvement of disabled adolescents in participatory action research; protocol for a critical interpretative synthesis [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations] . Hrb Open Research
COVID-19 healthcare policies in Ireland: A rapid review of the initial pandemic response
O'Leary N, Gallagher A.L, Morrissey A-M, Griffin A, Noonan M, Kelly D, Kingston L, Doody O, Niranjan V, O'Riordan C, Lynch A. (2021) COVID-19 healthcare policies in Ireland: A rapid review of the initial pandemic response. Scandinavian Journal Of Public Health
Addressing implementation considerations when developing universal interventions for speech, language and communication needs in the ordinary classroom: a protocol for a scoping review
Gallagher AL, Fitzgerald J, Murphy CA, Law J. (2021) Addressing implementation considerations when developing universal interventions for speech, language and communication needs in the ordinary classroom: a protocol for a scoping review. Hrb Open Research
Unmet healthcare needs in adults with childhood-onset neurodisabilities: a protocol for a systematic review [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]
Meehan, E and Gallagher, AL and Ryan, J and Kerr, C and O' Sullivan, R and Galvin, R and Manikandan, M and Wormald, A and Robinson, K (2021) Unmet healthcare needs in adults with childhood-onset neurodisabilities: a protocol for a systematic review [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] . Hrb Open Research
Reflective practice across speech and language therapy and education: a protocol for an integrative review
McCluskey, J., Gallagher, AL., Murphy, CA. (2021) Reflective practice across speech and language therapy and education: a protocol for an integrative review. https://hrbopenresearch.org/browse/articles Hrb Open Research
The characteristics, life circumstances and self-concept of 13 year olds with and without disabilities in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing up in Ireland (GUI) study
Gallagher A.L.;Galvin R.;Robinson K.;Murphy C.A.;Conway P.F.;Perry A. (2020) The characteristics, life circumstances and self-concept of 13 year olds with and without disabilities in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing up in Ireland (GUI) study. Plos One
Establishing premises for inter-professional collaborative practice in school: inclusion, difference and influence
Gallagher A.L.;Murphy C.A.;Conway P.F.;Perry A. (2020) Establishing premises for inter-professional collaborative practice in school: inclusion, difference and influence. Disability And Rehabilitation
Engaging multiple stakeholders to improve speech and language therapy services in schools: An appreciative inquiry-based study
Gallagher A.;Murphy C.;Conway P.;Perry A. (2019) Engaging multiple stakeholders to improve speech and language therapy services in schools: An appreciative inquiry-based study. Bmc Health Services Research
Consequential differences in perspectives and practices concerning children with developmental language disorders: an integrative review.
Gallagher AL;Murphy CA;Conway P;Perry A; (2019) Consequential differences in perspectives and practices concerning children with developmental language disorders: an integrative review.. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders
Advancing the human rights of children with communication needs in school
Gallagher, A.L.;Tancredi, H.;Graham, L.J.; (2018) Advancing the human rights of children with communication needs in school. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology
Phase 2 of CATALISE: a multinational and multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study of problems with language development: Terminology
Bishop, D. V. M., Snowling, M. J., Thompson, P. A., Greenhalgh, T., & Catalise-consortium. (2017) Phase 2 of CATALISE: a multinational and multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study of problems with language development: Terminology. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry And Allied Disciplines
"CATALISE: A Multinational and Multidisciplinary Delphi Consensus Study. Identifying Language Impairments in Children."
Dorothy V. M. Bishop, Margaret J. Snowling, Paul A. Thompson, Trish Greenhalgh & the CATALISE consortium. (2016) "CATALISE: A Multinational and Multidisciplinary Delphi Consensus Study. Identifying Language Impairments in Children.". PLOS One
Terminological debate over language impairment in children: Forward movement and sticking points
Reilly, S.;Bishop, D.V.M.;Tomblin, B.; (2014) Terminological debate over language impairment in children: Forward movement and sticking points. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders
Effectiveness of semantic therapy for word-finding difficulties in pupils with persistent language impairments: A randomized control trial
Ebbels, S.H.;Nicoll, H.;Clark, B.;Eachus, B.;Gallagher, A.L.;Horniman, K.;Jennings, M.;McEvoy, K.;Nimmo, L.;Turner, G.; (2012) Effectiveness of semantic therapy for word-finding difficulties in pupils with persistent language impairments: A randomized control trial. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders
Evaluation of speech and language therapy interventions for pre-school children with specific language impairment: a comparison of outcomes following specialist intensive, nursery-based and no intervention.
Gallagher AL;Chiat S; (2009) Evaluation of speech and language therapy interventions for pre-school children with specific language impairment: a comparison of outcomes following specialist intensive, nursery-based and no intervention.. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders
Books
Book Chapters
Thematic Analysis
Hersh, D., Davies, K., Gallagher, AL., Shadden, B., Strong K., & Wylie, K (2021) Thematic Analysis. Guildford, Surrey, UK : J&R Press Ltd Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research :49-78
To intervene or not to intervene: an exploration of the conflicts and dilemmas for the paediatric speech and language therapist in practice'
Gallagher AL (2015) To intervene or not to intervene: an exploration of the conflicts and dilemmas for the paediatric speech and language therapist in practice'. Guildford, Surrey, UK : J&R Press Ltd Speech and language therapy and professional identity: challenging received wisdom
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
DLD International Conference
Gallagher AL, Nic Eochaidh C., Fitzgerald J., Murphy, CA and Law J. (2021) DLD International Conference.
'Establishing premises to guide best practice when working with children in school who have developmental language disorders'
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA., Conway P & Perry A (2020) 'Establishing premises to guide best practice when working with children in school who have developmental language disorders'.
'DLD and Me- Listening to children with DLD'
Gallagher, A.L., Lyons, R, Tancredi, H, Clark, A & Lundy, L. (2020) 'DLD and Me- Listening to children with DLD'.
'Establishing premises to guide best practice when working with children in school who have developmental language disorders'
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA, Conway P and Perry A (2019) 'Establishing premises to guide best practice when working with children in school who have developmental language disorders'.
'Exploring agreement and disagreement amongst stakeholders about working with children who have developmental language disorder in school: a delphi study.
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA., Conway P & Perry A (2019) 'Exploring agreement and disagreement amongst stakeholders about working with children who have developmental language disorder in school: a delphi study..
Co-designing the ideal speech and language therapy service with children who have speech, language and communication needs'
Gallagher, A.L., Murphy, CA., Conway, P.F. and Perry, A. (2018) Co-designing the ideal speech and language therapy service with children who have speech, language and communication needs'.
'Describing an optimal SLT service to schools from the perspective of practitioners, parents and children with DLD'
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA, Conway P and Perry A (2018) 'Describing an optimal SLT service to schools from the perspective of practitioners, parents and children with DLD'.
'Consequential differences across health and education about children with speech, language and communication needs'
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA, Conway P and Perry A (2017) 'Consequential differences across health and education about children with speech, language and communication needs'.
'Describing the life circumstances of 13 year olds with SLCN in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) study'
Gallagher AL, and Doyle J. (2017) 'Describing the life circumstances of 13 year olds with SLCN in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) study'.
'The association between self-concept and disability among adolescents in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland Study'
Gallagher AL, Galvin, R., Robinson, K, Murphy CA, Conway P and Perry A (2016) 'The association between self-concept and disability among adolescents in Ireland: A secondary analysis of the Growing Up in Ireland Study'.
'Examining the evidence of a shared cross-sectoral understanding in working with school-aged children and young people with speech, language and communication needs'
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA, Conway P and Perry A (2016) 'Examining the evidence of a shared cross-sectoral understanding in working with school-aged children and young people with speech, language and communication needs'.
Published Reports
Capturing the Voices of SLTs involved in a National In-School Demonstration Project
Gallagher AL (2021) Capturing the Voices of SLTs involved in a National In-School Demonstration Project. Dublin : NCSE
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
RTE Brainstorm 'What you need to know about Developmental Language Disorder'
Gallagher AL (2020) RTE Brainstorm 'What you need to know about Developmental Language Disorder'. RTE
Listening to Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Gallagher AL, Murphy CA., Conway P & Perry A (2017) Listening to Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
'Field Notes from the Edge Part 2
Gallagher AL (2016) 'Field Notes from the Edge Part 2.
'Field Notes form the Edge Part I'
Gallagher AL (2015) 'Field Notes form the Edge Part I'.