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Focus on language disorders

One child in every classroom struggles to express themselves or to form friendships because of a specific language impairment (SLI).

One child in every classroom struggles to express themselves or to form friendships because of a specific language impairment (SLI).



A group of leading academics has this week launched RALLI – Raising Awareness of Language Impairment – a video-led campaign to raise awareness of SLI and its impact on learning and development.



They claim that the condition receives little recognition and as such children and their families can miss out on accessing help and support.



Aimed at children, parents, families and education professionals, the campaign aims to share video stories based on people's experiences of SLI and what can be done to help those affected.

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