Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Difficulties that affect a child or young person's ability to understand or use spoken language. Difficulties that affect a child or young person's ability to understand or express themselves through spoken language. Difficulties with speaking, understanding language, or communicating effectively. Difficulties that affect a person's ability to understand or use spoken language, or in social communication. Challenges in understanding or expressing oneself through language, referring to difficulties that affect a person's ability to understand or use spoken language, or in social communication. Difficulties with understanding or using spoken language.