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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Conti-Ramsden Gina, Bishop Dorothy V. M., Clark Becky, Norbury Courtenay Frazier, Snowling Margaret J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2014-08-01
Series:Psychology of Language and Communication
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/plc-2014-0011
Description
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.
ISSN:2083-8506