The term speech, language and communication (SLC) needs encompasses a wide range of
difficulties related to all aspects of communication in children and young people. These can …

Communication is a fundamental life skill and acts as the foundation on which many other
areas of development are based. Any child who is not developing their speech, language …

Most children develop speech, language and communication skills instinctively, a process
that begins at birth and continues into adulthood. However, in most classrooms there are …

Speech and Language skill is an essential component of normal child development.
Speech, language and communication needs are widespread and are an important …

Communication refers to the act of exchanging information, ideas, needs and desires.
Communication plays a central role in human development and behaviour throughout life …

One aspect of applied linguistics is clinical linguistics, defined as' the study of the numerous
ways in which the unique human capacity for language can be disordered'(Cummings 2008 …

A growing number of children appear to be experiencing delays or difficulties in their
speech, language and communication skills. In this book, the author outlines how to identify …

Introduction There is a substantial discrepancy between international and local prevalence
rates for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) amongst children in New …

Difficulties with speech and language are most closely associated with the early years, so it
is easy to assume that students at secondary school or college are able to understand and …

We are delighted to deliver this special issue focusing on the language and communication
needs of secondary age students. Such a focus is particularly pertinent at this present time …