In this episode of SEN & Sensibility, the panelexplores the relationship between speech, language and communication needs and literacy difficulties, highlighting how developmental language disorder and dyslexia can overlap and how language needs may be missed in the classroom. The discussion emphasises the importance of early identification, joined-up support and collaboration between teachers, specialist professionals, speech andlanguage therapists and families. The episode calls for practical,compassionate approaches that reduce barriers, improve access to learning andhelp children thrive.