Killer facts about Speech, Language and Communication Needs. These demonstrate the need for action, and the importance of speech and language therapy interventions. •Communication disorder is the most common disability seen in childhood, affecting up to 10% of children in society. •7% of five year olds entering school have significant speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). •Up to 55% of children in deprived areas do not have the necessary speech and language skills needed to learn to read and write. •90% of the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability also have SLCN. •70% of young offenders have Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
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