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(not intended for professionals who should be SLCN informed) Children in custody often face significant communication challenges that, if unaddressed, can exacerbate distress and hinder their ability to engage with legal processes. Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (“SLCN”) affect 60–88% of youth in custody, yet these needs frequently go unrecognized. This report synthesizes evidence-based strategiesContinue reading “Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (“SLCN”) affect 60–88% of youth in custody. A very rudimentary guide to recognising communication needs in children during the police station custody experience”