Page 60-65: Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism Selective Mutism (SM) is a specific anxiety-related disorder commencing in early childhood where there is a persistent failure to speak in specific situations, despite...
Read morePage 48-59: Speech Sound Disorder
Speech Sound Disorder Speech is the physical production of sounds, which we combine to say words, phrases and sentences clearly. Children who have a speech sound...
Read morePage 36-47: Language Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder
Language Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder Language is the term used for the words, grammar and sentences that we understand and use to communicate. Language is...
Read morePage 25-33: Supporting EAL Pupils
Supporting EAL Pupils English as an additional language (EAL) is the term used in education in the UK to refer to the teaching of children whose...
Read morePage 24: What to do if a child in your class has SLCN or you’re worried they might
What to do if a child in your class has SLCN or you’re worried they might Talk to your SENCo about your concerns. Find out...
Read morePage 2-4: How to use this book
How to use this book The Ultimate Guide to SLCN is designed to help SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants (TAs) and other staff to support all pupils...
Read morePage 16-23: Making your school more communication friendly
Making your school more communication friendly Communication friendly schools provide a safe, inclusive environment for all children, but are especially beneficial for students with SLCN. There...
Read morePage 146: Back Cover
The Ultimate Guide to SLCN is brought to you by Speech Link Multimedia Ltd. Our mission is to help you to identify children with SLCN,...
Read morePage 132-137: Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury The umbrella term ‘Acquired Brain Injury’ (ABI) describes an injury to the brain which happens sometime after birth and following a period of...
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