Children and young people with EBD are far more likely to have communication problems than their peers. Exploring the ways in which language and emotional development are linked, the author considers the reasons why behavioural and communication difficulties often occur together. Areas covered include – identifying common causes and why they can go undetected, practical guidelines for assessing communication and the complexities of identification, how improving communication can also improve behaviour , a range of strategies for developing emotional and communicative skills. Invaluable for speech and language therapists, social workers, teachers and other professionals working with these young people.