Structured Academic Language Intervention
The SALI System: A Comprehensive Approach to Language Intervention
The SALI System is an evidence-based, comprehensive treatment framework designed to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and language disorders that co-occur with other developmental disabilities. This structured approach provides speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with a clear roadmap for effective intervention, equipping them with therapy plans, materials, and strategies to address language deficits in school-age children. SALI defines the key components of effective language therapy and can be seamlessly implemented using the knowledge and resources that experienced clinicians already possess.
With SALI, clinicians will be prepared to integrate this approach into their practice with confidence, ensuring that their therapy is structured, research-driven, and impactful.
Why Choose the SALI System?
The SALI System empowers clinicians with a structured, research-based approach to treating language disorders. By focusing on the explicit and systematic teaching of essential language components—including semantics, morphology, syntax, and discourse-level language—SALI ensures that therapy is both targeted and effective. With this framework, clinicians can be confident that their intervention strategies are aligned with the latest research and best practices in the field of language development.
Our Method
Comprehensive
Our intervention method treats language deficits holistically. With SALI, you can be confident that your clients are getting evidence based treatment that is effective and thorough.
Structured
SALI is organized and systematic. It follows a clear scope and sequence so that progress can be measured and observed.
Developmental Language Disorder
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language.
Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.
Speech-Langauge Pathologists treat DLD using a variety of methods, but SALI is the only comprehensive treatment approach for children who struggle with DLD.
Language Disorders
Language disorders and Autism
Autism can affect language development in various ways, leading to language impairments that range from mild delays to more significant challenges.
Individuals with Autism may struggle to develop vocabulary and use correct grammatical structures. Autism can impact the ability to comprehend and use language, particularly in the academic setting. SALI provides a structured road map for clinicians to confidently provide language intervention for their autistic clients.
Language disorder and Intellectual Impairment
Intellectual impairment can significantly impact language development, often resulting in language impairments that affect both understanding and expression. Individuals with intellectual impairments may experience delays in acquiring language skills, including vocabulary, sentence structure, and the ability to comprehend complex instructions or abstract concepts. Their language may be simpler, with shorter sentences and limited use of nuanced or sophisticated language forms. These language impairments can vary in severity, but with appropriate interventions, like SALI, individuals with intellectual impairments can make meaningful progress in communication skills..
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