How to help at home with my child / young person's understanding, talking or communication

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Parent information, advice and resources - Worcestershire

The Worcestershire Speech and Language Therapy service website provides a comprehensive range of resources, advice and You Tube videos to help parents to support their child /young person at home. 

Visit the website to find:

  • Information about speech, language and communication
  • Free resources you can download and use at home
  • Links to our You Tube channel where you will find demonstrations of activities you can do at home
  • Further information about the local team, where we work and what services we provide 

Cost: Free

Parent information, advice and resources - Worcestershire
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Switch off and talk

Babies learn from watching the adults around them, switching off devices supports their communication development.  This webpage and leaflet provides you with information about why this is important.

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National Literacy Trust Tips for talking leaflets

The National Literacy Trust provides a wide range of parent-friendly downloadable leaflets outlining tips for talking, why talking to your baby matters and the benefits for their development. The ideas include information for talking in daily routines such as during nappy changing, information for dads and activities to support communication when out and about. 

 

Cost: Free

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Small Talk

Small Talk helps parents turn the activities they are already doing with their baby every day into new opportunities to build communication skills. It includes a website featuring simple videos, tips and information to help chat, play and read with their baby. The activities include ideas around meal times and other daily routines.

 

Cost: Free

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