This book examines what speech and language therapists, working individually and in multidisciplinary teams, really do with language-impaired children. Rather than discussing this from the basis of one particular school, theoretical model or approach, the book aims to develop a holistic view of the child, her/his family, environment and progress with language.

Janet Lees is a speech and language therapist specialising in work with children. She has worked with the Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK, and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.