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Identifying the Challenges and Opportunities to Meet the Needs of Children with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties
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Dockrell, Julie E.; Howell, Peter – British Journal of Special Education, 2015
The views of experienced educational practitioners were examined with respect to the terminology used to describe children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), associated problems and the impact of speech and language difficulties in the classroom. Results showed that education staff continue to experience challenges with the…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Vocabulary, Speech Impairments, Language Impairments
A National Survey of Speech and Hearing Difficulties in Primary School Children in Barbados.
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Hornby, Garry; Stabler, Ben; Alleyne, Bruce; Cumberbatch, Glenroy; Sargeant, Kaye – British Journal of Special Education, 2000
A survey of speech and hearing difficulties exhibited by children in 73 government primary schools in Barbados was conducted. Approximately 5 percent of the children were found to have hearing difficulties and 24 percent to have speech difficulties, higher than that of some other countries. Recommendations are discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Children, Disability Identification, Early Intervention, Elementary Education