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Encouraging speech and language development in exceptional circumstances.

L Coulter1

  • 1Stewartstown Road Health Centre, Dunmurry, Belfast.

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|May 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A study found 42% of preschoolers have speech and language difficulties, but only 17.8% access speech and language therapy. A new project will focus on prevention and early identification for better access.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Preschool children face significant speech and language difficulties.
  • Accessibility to speech and language therapy services is a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate speech and language therapy service accessibility.
  • Assess the prevalence of speech and language difficulties in preschool children.
  • Plan future interventions for early identification and remediation.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted an evaluation of service accessibility.
  • Performed a needs assessment for speech and language difficulties.
  • Analyzed data from October 1996 to March 1997.

Main Results:

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  • 42% of preschool children exhibited speech and language difficulties.
  • Only 17.8% of affected children accessed therapy services.
  • Identified a significant gap in service provision.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to improve access to speech and language therapy.
  • Future projects will focus on prevention and early intervention programs.
  • Equitable access to services for all children is a key objective.