'Inclusion is a process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging.' Early Childhood Forum (2003)
Difficulties with communication for individual children are often cited as a major challenge when establishing inclusive practice. The term 'speech and language difficulty' covers a wide range of communication 'problems' some children may face. Speech and/or language difficulties may be the result of a number of emotional or developmental setbacks, including impairments, but the extent to which they become 'disabling' in the longer term often depends on the kind of intervention and support that is offered to the child and their family in the beginning.
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