Background-Speech or Language Impairment (SLI) is highly prevalent in the preschool
years. 5-12% of children aged 2-5 years have an identified SLI. Considering the pivotal role …

This chapter provides an overview of the varied roles of speech-language pathologists
(SLPs) in working with teams of professionals and the family surrounding a child with …

Speech and language disorders impede young children's abilities to communicate and are
often associated with a number of behavioural problems arising in the preschool classroom …

Purpose Positive academic outcomes for young children with special education needs can
best be facilitated when a combination of professionals including speech-language …

The shortage of highly qualified speech language pathologists (SLPs) with specialized
training in early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) is a pressing …

Background: Quality early childhood interactions, especially quality adult–child interactions,
are known to form the foundation of future skills associated with social, academic and …

Young children need rich learning experiences to maximize their potential. Early childhood
educators (ECEs) working in childcare have knowledge of individual children as well as …

Since the education system has shifted towards inclusive classrooms, the need for
collaboration between teachers and the special education team has increased. This study …

Professionals in pediatric practice encounter infants and toddlers with developmental
delays, disabilities, or complex chronic health conditions eligible for Part C early intervention …

This study gathered descriptive information on the status of classroom-based speech and
language services in Canada through a questionnaire mailed to school speech-language …