Where to go for specialist help about what to expect, and when, with my child / young person's understanding, talking or communication skills

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 toddler needs support to develop their communication skills as well as strategies to promote communication skills.

Cost: Free

Progress Checker

Speech and Language UK's progress checker provides short questions you can answer to see how your toddler is getting on with their speech, language and communication development.

Cost: Free

Speech and Language UK Ages and Stages

Toddlers develop speech and language at different rates. Understanding what is typical can help you identify speech and language support needs early.  You can also find out how to help your toddler learn to talk and develop their communication skills.

Cost: Free

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 toddler 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 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

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