Specific Language Impairment (SLI): The Internet Ralli Campaign to Raise Awareness of SLI
In this short article, we discuss what is specific language impairment (SLI) and why it is a hidden disability that few people have heard about. We describe the impact on research, policy and practice of SLI being a neglected condition. We end by providing the background and rationale of a new inter...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2014-08-01
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Series: | Psychology of Language and Communication |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/plc-2014-0011 |
Summary: | In this short article, we discuss what is specific language impairment (SLI) and why it is a hidden disability that few people have heard about. We describe the impact on research, policy and practice of SLI being a neglected condition. We end by providing the background and rationale of a new internet campaign, RALLI (www.youtube.com/rallicampaign), aimed at changing this state of affairs and raising awareness of SLI. |
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ISSN: | 2083-8506 |