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April 12, 2026International Journal of Language & Communication DisordersOpen Access

“Disconnected From Everyone and Everything Around Them” : A Mixed Method Study to Explore the Perspectives of Children With Language Difficulties and Their Caregivers On Mental Health Concerns and Mental Health Support

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AWAdrienne WilmotMBMark BoyesNKNatalie Kippin

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Overview

Mixed method study reveals caregiver concerns and barriers to mental health support for children.

Key Points

  • To explore the perspectives of children with language difficulties and their caregivers regarding mental health concerns and support.
  • Employed a 2-phased sequential explanatory design.
  • Conducted an international online survey with 120 caregivers.
  • Performed semi-structured interviews with 4 children and 12 caregivers.
  • High levels of caregiver concern regarding children's mental health.
  • Low access to formal mental health support reported by families.
  • Key barriers identified include limited provider availability, funding constraints, and unsuitability of traditional therapies.

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Wilmot et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db36c24fe01fead37c4c36https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70237
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