Introduction Prevalence estimates indicate up to 50% of children in areas of social
deprivation have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Three-tiered service …

Background Early language delay is exacerbated by social disadvantage. Factors such as
parents' low levels of literacy, confidence and self‐perception can affect the capacity to act …

Background Effective collaboration between speech and language therapists (SLTs) and
teachers is essential in meeting the needs of children with developmental language …

The aims of this small-scale study were to explore the feasibility and outcomes of a parent-
implemented intervention for two-year-olds at risk of language difficulties, and to explore the …

Objectives The paper presents a research study investigating the effectiveness and
acceptability of community speech and language therapy provision for preschool children …

Up to 50% of children starting mainstream school have speech, language and
communication needs (SLCN). Furthermore, evidence links SLCN to poor academic …

Background:“Talking Takes Off” is a local government program designed to improve speech,
language and communication (SLC) outcomes in the early years, as supported by a system …

Background NESS synthesis reports bring together information that Sure Start local
programme evaluations are reporting around a specific theme or topic. This report …

Objectives: To compare language outcomes following direct individual therapy [speech and
language therapist (SLT) working individually with a child], indirect individual therapy …

Abstract Issue Addressed Speech‐language pathologists (SLPs) may provide indirect
services focusing on the promotion of rich communication environments in early childhood …