Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs: Working with Students Aged 11 to 19

by Jenny Barrett and Kate Ripley

Book Overview

Designed for all those who support older children and young adults with speech and language difficulties, this resource provides ideas, practical strategies and detailed information about the speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) of older students. Both authors have over 20 years experience of delivering courses to teachers, Special Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) and Specialist Outreach teachers in different local authorities, further education colleges and university departments. Kate Ripley is an Educational Psychologist, trainer and national and international conference speaker on themes related to speech, language and communication needs. Jenny Barrett is a Speech and Language Therapist with internationally recognised expertise in her field, who now works as a freelance consultant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141294760X
• ISBN13: 9781412947602
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 11.7"