Language and level speech. Plan: Introduction

Lifelong impact:
• 60% of young offenders have low language skills(16)
• the long-term negative impacts of language difficulties suggest that their associated
costs to individuals, their families, and society across the life course are likely to be high. It is important that these risks are interpreted in context – even with these increased risks, many children with SLCN will have a healthy and happy childhood and will grow into adults who can contribute positively to society. Identification of language difficulties is an additional opportunity to identify and support the most vulnerable children.