Geoff Lindsay|Julie Dockrell|Becky Letchford|Clare Mackie
Self esteem of children with specific speech and language difficulties
University of Warwick|University of London|University of Warwick|University of London
study examines self esteem children specific speech language impairment sample 69 children first identified year 3 present study focuses self esteem measured self perception profile children children years 6 7 data presented childrens self perception teachers perceptions dimensions children ssld lower ratings scholastic competence typically developing peers teachers year 6 year 7 rated children significantly lower two dimensions children rated comparisons measures year 3 6 7 revealed substantial continuities childrens teachers perceptions year 6 7 teachers year 3 years 6 7 results interpreted reference theories self esteem educational needs children ssld