New practice guide: Supporting children and young people with communication needs

Communication difficulties are a core characteristic for people with a learning disability. A new four-part practice guide aims to enable decision-making by children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). 

An estimated one in ten children in the UK have long-term SLCN and it is the most common type of need among pupils with special educational needs. However, it is often considered to be a ‘hidden’ disability with children frequently missed, misinterpreted or misdiagnosed.