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I.A.S.L.T.POSITION PAPER: OCTOBER 2007ContentsForeward 32Executive Summary 43Section 1: Definition/Description of Specific Speech and Language Impairment 5Section 2: Current Service Provision 9Section 3: The Role of the Speech & Language Therapist & Clinical Care Pathways 11 10Section 4: Issues related to Current Service Provision 13 12Section 5: Recommendations 15 14Glossary 16 15List of Abbreviations 16 15References 17 16Acknowledgements 19 18NOTE: Unless explicitly defined in the text, words highlighted in bold are included in the glossary.1
SPECIFIC SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT IN CHILDREN:I.A.S.L.T.POSITION PAPER: OCTOBER 2007ForewordChildren with Specific Speech and Language Impairments (SSLI) constitute a significantgroup in our society. The Speech and Language Therapy profession has a key role toplay in enabling these children to reach their potential, in partnership with them, theirfamilies and other health and educational personnel.In Ireland, services to children with SSLI have been developing over many years.Evidence based research and clinical experience must inform practice and are essentialcomponents of policy and service development. In this context IASLT recognises theneed to review aspects of current provision and to develop services further.This position statement on SSLI, on behalf of Speech and Language Therapists,endeavours to contribute to a shared understanding of SSLI, its implications for thoseaffected and the steps needed to develop, improve and standardise services.IASLT hopes that this document will provide a basis for discussion and partnership,working with all those interested in enabling children with SSLI to achieve the bestoutcomes possible.Pauline AckermannChairperson IASLT21
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