Clinical practice points

Clinical practice points

Reference guide: How to support young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

This reference guide—developed by Orygen and Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)—provides strategies and tips that mental health clinicians can use to support young people with speech, language and communication needs to navigate mental health settings.

Speech, language and communication needs in youth mental health

This clinical practice resource is for anyone working in youth mental health who wants to know more about speech, language and communication needs. The  resources will help you to become more communication-aware in your practice, find further resources and points of referral, and share up-to-date clinical information at your setting about speech, language and communications needs.