The economic impact of low language skills from early childhood to adolescence

Childhood low language (language skills below well-defined cut-points regardless of aetiology) is highly prevalent and is associated with significant adverse long-term outcomes. However, literature on the economic impact of low language (LL) is limited and fragmented. Gaps remain in the current literature around the overall impact of low language on children and caregivers? health-related quality of life (HRQoL), use of services, and costs. Establishing reliable estimates of the overall economic impact of low language will not only add value to the existing literature but also have important implications for policy and practice.