Dr Lynsey Parrott

• Doctorate in Clinical Research, University of Exeter, UK
• Masters of Health Science in speech-language pathology, University of Sydney, Australia
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Latrobe Universtiy, Melbourne, Australia

• Paediatric dysphagia
• Learning disabilities
• Augmentative communication
• Professional knowledge and skills
• Developmental communication disorders

• Doctorate in Clinical Research with University of Exeter. Thesis entitled 'Communication particiaption of adult aided communicators with cerebral palsy: a discourse analytic approach.'
• Assessment and management of children with dysphagia, saliva control problems in children and young adults with cerebral palsy, augmentative communication systems, provision of speech and language therapy to rural communities.
• My current research interests are the interactional competence of adults with cerebral palsy who use AAC: young adults with cerebral palsy and dysarthria: development of professional skills on clinical placements: and quality improvements in student learning.

Parrott, L., Pettit, E., Mallinson, A., Knox, P., Bates, S., & Callard, J. (2021). How was it for you? University practice educators’ reflections on delivering a creative clinical placement during the COVID-19 pandemic in the the UK. Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, 23(3), 134–139.

Parrott, L., Pettit, E., Mallinson, A., Callard, J., Knox, P., Bates, S., Law, C. & Stewart, J. (2021). Squaring the circle: Rapid in-house placement expansion using virtual patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Celebrating and Disseminating Good Practice across Health Care Professions. Health Education England, SW. 

Parrott, L. (2016). Communication Participation of Adult Aided Communicators In M.Smith & J.Murray (Eds.) The Silent Partner. London: J&R press

Parrott, L. (2014). A discourse analysis of adult aided communication. ISAAC conference proceedings.

Pettit, E., Evans, J. & Parrott, L. (2014) Conversation partners for adult aided communicators - a pilot study. ISAAC conference proceedings.

Parrott, L., Pettit, E., & Leather, M. (2012). Up the creek without a communication aid: Speech and language therapy and outdoor adventure education. in What is research-led teaching; Multidisciplinary perspectives. HEFCE.

Parrott, L. & Pettit, E. (2012). "I feel like a normal person" - a qualtiative reseacrch project. ISAAC conference proceedings.

Parrott, L. (2012) Enhancing student learning - a quality improvement project. RCSLT conference proceedings.

Parrott, L., Pettit, E., & Leather, M. (2010).  Memories of a outdoor adventurous pursuits - adults with cerebral palsy. ISAAC conference proceedings.

Hall, F., Mallinson, A. & Parrott, L. (2010). Using the interprofessional dysphagia framework in undergraduate teaching. Dysphagia Research Conference; London.

Selley, W., Parrott, L., Lethbridge, P., Flack, F., Ellis, R. Johnston, K., Foumeny, M. & Tripp, J. (2001) Objective measures of dysphagia complexity in children related to suckle feeding histories, gestational ages and classification of their cerebral palsy. 'Dysphagia'. 16: 200-207.

• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of RCSLT
• Member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy