Jill McMinn teaches a specialist class in a mainstream school. She has 30 years experience and a diploma in teaching children with Speech and Language Impairment from the University of Birmingham. Delivers INSET.

'Caring for and working to support children struggling to cope with the confusing difficulties associated with speech and language impairment is unquestionably a huge challenge. The difficulties are diverse and wide-ranging and have significant implications on the child's ability to learn in general, but on the acquisition of an effective literacy level in particular. This book is alive with tried and tested ideas and strategies that are equally valuable for school or at home. The warmth and passion Jill feels for her work with these children and their families shines through on every page. The holistic approach she takes to the work and the ever-present voice of the family underpinning everything Jill does puts this book in a class of its own.' Gill Britten, Family Learning Co-ordinatorv

• 1. Introduction; 2. What is Speech and Language Impairment?; 3. Expressive Language; 4. Receptive Language; 5. Social Use of Language Skills and Behaviour. 6. Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties; 7. Curriculum; 8. Assessment *NEW*; 9. Individual Education Plans *NEW*; 10. Parents as Part of the Team; 11. Concluding Thoughts; Appendices; Books and Resources.

Jill McMinn teaches a specialist class in a mainstream school. She has 30 years experience and a diploma in teaching children with Speech and Language Impairment from the University of Birmingham. Delivers INSET.

'Caring for and working to support children struggling to cope with the confusing difficulties associated with speech and language impairment is unquestionably a huge challenge. The difficulties are diverse and wide-ranging and have significant implications on the child's ability to learn in general, but on the acquisition of an effective literacy level in particular. This book is alive with tried and tested ideas and strategies that are equally valuable for school or at home. The warmth and passion Jill feels for her work with these children and their families shines through on every page. The holistic approach she takes to the work and the ever-present voice of the family underpinning everything Jill does puts this book in a class of its own.' Gill Britten, Family Learning Co-ordinatorv

• 1. Introduction; 2. What is Speech and Language Impairment?; 3. Expressive Language; 4. Receptive Language; 5. Social Use of Language Skills and Behaviour. 6. Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties; 7. Curriculum; 8. Assessment *NEW*; 9. Individual Education Plans *NEW*; 10. Parents as Part of the Team; 11. Concluding Thoughts; Appendices; Books and Resources.