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Abstract
A survey of speech-language pathologists was conducted to investigate speech-language pathology service provision to adolescents experiencing language-based difficulties of no known aetiology. The survey sought information about who was providing speech-language pathology support to adolescents, how this support was determined, the number of adolescents experiencing language difficulties of no known aetiology who were receiving speech-language pathology support, the nature of service provision to adolescents, and speech-language pathologists' views on service provision to adolescents, including satisfaction. Data from speech-language pathologists working in three types of settings, i.e., schools, health and private practice are reported. The findings indicated that although adolescents experiencing language difficulties of no known aetiology received support from speech-language pathologists in schools, health departments and private practice, school-based support was considered by speech-language pathologists to be preferable. While the findings showed that adolescents received speech-language pathology support, younger children were prioritized over adolescents and few adolescents received support relative to younger age groups. Reasons for supporting adolescents experiencing language difficulties are discussed and the need to develop alternative ways of offering speech-language pathology support to adolescents is proposed.