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How to Identify and Support Children with Speech and Langauge
Difficulties
Author: Jane Speake, Rebecca Barnes
(Illustrator)
Synopsis: Speech and language
difficulties are the most common developmental problem encountered in
the primary classroom, yet identifying the children who are affected can
seem a complex and difficult process. Jane Speak, an experienced speech
and language therapist and primary teacher, cuts through the jargon and
terminology to provide a clear guide for the class teacher. The book
includes: - A rough guide to understanding the various types of speech
and language difficulties and the terminology used. - How to identify a
child with difficulties and when to refer to speech and language therapy
for assessment. - Afasic checklists for easy identification and
profiling for the non-specialist teacher. - The different roles played
by education and health service professionals and parents - and how to
work together for effective support. - Ideas for supporting the child in
the classroom and strategies for tackling specific areas of difficulty.
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