Supporting Children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Susan McCool

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Routledge
13 November 2025

Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs; Speech & language disorders & therapy; Nursing & ancillary services

This book is the definitive text on understanding and supporting children’s speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Written by experts, it presents evidence-based approaches in a highly accessible format. Wide-ranging in scope, Supporting Children's Speech, Language and Communication Needs

covers best practice for many groups of children, including those with speech sound disorders, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and neurodevelopmental differences discusses specialist populations, including acquired brain injury and cleft lip and palate, as well as childhood onset eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties features chapters on inclusive communication environments, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), communication partners, the whole systems approach and evidencing impact, exploring cross-cutting themes.

Case studies are included throughout to bring learning to life, and recommended online sources of further information are included. Comprehensive, authoritative and up to date, this book will prove indispensable for students and practitioners in speech and language therapy.

Edited by: Susan McCool
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
ISBN: 9781041138105
ISBN 10: 1041138105
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 13 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Susan McCool is a Principal Teaching Fellow in speech and language therapy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. She is the author of Working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health: The Central Role of Language and Communication.

Reviews for Supporting Children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs

“I’m so glad this book has been written. In a profession where the knowledge and curriculum develop so rapidly, it is quite remarkable to have a reliable source of such contemporary information. The authors provide holistic understanding of everyone supporting a child with SLCN, ultimately resulting in highly informed readers, readily able to enable the best outcomes for children and families. Doing so within evidence and impact-based frameworks ensures strong foundations and secure progression for research, service provision and especially, individuals”. - Shona Corker, Programme Lead, MSc Speech and Language Therapy, York St John University, UK