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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Worcestershire SLCN pathway

The Worcestershire SLCN Pathway is based on the belief that parents are the most important people in a child’s life in terms of making a positive difference to speech, language and communication development at all stages.  It provides information to help identify if your child needs support to develop their communication skills as well as strategies to promote communication skills.

Cost: Free

Worcestershire SLCN pathway
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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

Progress Checker
Family SupportIdentification
Family SupportIdentification

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

Afasic My Child Isn't Talking and I'm Worried
Family SupportIdentification
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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

Speech and Language UK Ages and Stages
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Afasic About Talking

Afasic supports parents and carers with young children who have difficulties with listening, talking and understanding others. Here you will find information about: talking, listening and understanding; the terms used to describe these skills; how to recognise if your young child may have difficulties in these areas; some of the terms used to describe types of difficulties; what might cause these difficulties and the impact that this may have on their development

Afasic About Talking
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Enquiry Line

The Speech and Language UK Enquiry Service gives you a chance to discuss questions or concerns about your child’s speech, language and communication development with one of Speech and Language UK’s speech and language therapists.  The therapists can give helpful information about children’s talking and communication development as well as tips on improving these skills. They can also offer advice on ages and stages and what can be done to help your child get the right support.

 

Cost: Free

Enquiry Line
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Afasic Parent Helpline

If you are worried about your child / young person's speech, language and communication, contact Afasic by telephone or email to speak to someone who can help. 

Cost: Free

Afasic Parent Helpline
Family SupportWorkforceIdentification
Family SupportWorkforceIdentification

Speech and Language UK How to support your child

This information about how to support your child forms part of Speech and Language UK's guide to the typical stages of speech and language development.  Children develop language at different rates and understanding what is typical and what you can do to support your child can help you give them the best start on their journey to developing communication and language skills. 

 

Cost: Free

Speech and Language UK How to support your child
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TCT Universally Speaking Ages and Stages 5-11 years

Universally Speaking is a series of booklets for anyone who works with children and young people. The booklets show where children should be with their communication skills at any given age.  You can use the booklets to find out whether the children you work with are on the right track, what helps them learn to talk and listen and what to do if you have concerns about any of their communication abilities.

Cost: Free

TCT Universally Speaking Ages and Stages 5-11 years
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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

Don't Get Me Wrong
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Speech Link Parent Portal

The Speech Link Parent Portal offers you advice, information and activities for developing your children’s understanding, talking and listening.  It includes information about speech, language and communication, how these skills develop, activities and top tips videos.

Cost: Free

Speech Link Parent Portal
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SMIRA

SMIRA became a UK Registered Charity in 1992, having been set up initially to support families with selectively mute children. Here you will find further information, advice and resources to help you understand and support your child.

Cost: Free

SMIRA
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