Where to go for extra help about what to expect, and when, with my child / young person's understanding, talking or communication skills
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Progress Checker
Speech and Language UK's progress checker provides short questions you can answer to see how your child is getting on with their speech, language and communication development.
Cost: Free


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




Afasic My Child Isn't Talking and I'm Worried
Children develop and learn to talk at different rates – some more slowly or quickly than others. However, there are key milestones to look out for and it can help you to know how talking develops, what happens and when. Here Afasic provides information on identifying who can help; first steps to getting help and support; gathering information and keeping a record and questions to ask professionals.
Cost: Free


Speech and Language UK Ages and Stages
Understanding what is typical for children and young people's talking can help you identify speech and language support needs. Here can find information about ages and stages of development as well as information to help your child talk and develop their communication skills.
Cost: Free


Don't Get Me Wrong
Information about identifying speech, language and communication needs including a checklist of 35 indicators helps to identify if your child may have difficulties with their understanding of spoken language, the meaning of their message, function or reason for communication including pragmatics and social communication. Download here: Don't Get Me Wrong
Cost: Free


Stoke Speaks Out - Sound Development Checklist
An overview of the typical sounds children should be able to use in words at different ages.
Cost: Free

