Meeting the Needs of Children with Language Disorders

Authors

  • Sr. Patricia Mulcahy

Keywords:

Language Disorders, Needs, Provision, Education System, Communication, Support, Structured Learning, Pilot Project, Assistance, Delays, Difficulties, Oral Language, Literacy, English

Abstract

Our educational system often assumes that a child enters school with an intact oral language system. When this is not so, new ways of communicating and structuring learning must be developed. A pilot project has been operating in a Dublin school for the past two years. 

References

ASHA (1982) Position Statement on Language Learning Disorders.

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John Horniman School (1981). Language Through Reading I - II, London: Invalid Children's Aid Associaton.

Lea, J. (1970). The Colour Pattern Scheme Surrey: Moorhouse School. Knowles, K. and Masidlover, Masidlover, M, 1982. Derbyshire Language Scheme. Derbyshire County Council.

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Published

1989-11-11

How to Cite

Mulcahy, S. P. (1989). Meeting the Needs of Children with Language Disorders. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 3(1), 22–24. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/497

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (1989)

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