<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>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.</p></abstract>

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.

Specific Language Impairment (SLI): The Internet Ralli Campaign to Raise Awareness of SLI

Psychology of Language and Communication

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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...

Specific Language Impairment (SLI): The Internet Ralli Campaign to Raise Awareness of SLI

Published Online: Aug 28, 2014

Page range: 143 - 148

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/plc-2014-0011

Keywords
Specific Language Impairment (SLI), awareness, internet, youtube

© by Gina Conti-Ramsden

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Specific Language Impairment (SLI): The Internet Ralli Campaign to Raise Awareness of SLI

Published Online: Aug 28, 2014

Page range: 143 - 148

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/plc-2014-0011

KeywordsSpecific Language Impairment (SLI), awareness, internet, youtube

© by Gina Conti-Ramsden

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Specific Language Impairment (SLI), awareness, internet, youtube