Tag: language and communication needs
Communication is a human right
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists has joined an international coalition calling for worldwide decision-makers to recognise communication as a basic human...
Systemic problems mask children’s SLCN
The number of children identified with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) grew by more than 70 per cent from 2005 to 2011, according...
Offenders with SLCN need more support
Greater investment in speech and language therapy within the Scottish criminal justice system is needed to help cut re-offending rates, according to a new...
Early intervention needed for those with SLCN
Vulnerable children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) should receive early intervention to improve their life chances and prevent them from entering the...