Supporting Children with Speech and Language Impairment and Associated Difficulties

Author(s): Jill McMinn

Inclusion (Special Needs)

Children with SLI are a challenging yet stimulating group to work with. This book offers information, guidance, and examples of good practice to teachers, learning assistants, and parents. Included is a motor skills programme, rhymes for speech production and memory work, and a photocopiable word bank.


Product Information

Jill McMinn teaches a specialist class in a mainstream school. She has 30 years experience and a diploma in teaching children with Speech and Language Impairment from the University of Birmingham. Delivers INSET.

1. Introduction; 2. What is Speech and Language Impairment?; 3. Expressive Language; 4. Receptive Language; 5. Social Use of Language Skills and Behaviour. 6. Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties; 7. Curriculum; 8. Assessment *NEW*; 9. Individual Education Plans *NEW*; 10. Parents as Part of the Team; 11. Concluding Thoughts; Appendices; Books and Resources.

General Fields

  • : 9780826491039
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : cipg
  • : 0.621
  • : 01 June 2006
  • : 296mm X 193mm X 12mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Jill McMinn
  • : Paperback
  • : 2nd Revised edition
  • : English
  • : 371.914
  • : 160
  • : Illustrations