How to know what to expect and when with my child / young person's understanding, talking and communication

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The resources here will help you reach the outcome: "I know what to expect and when with my baby's early communication development."

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

Cost: Free

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Progress Checker

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

Cost: Free

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Speech and Language UK Ages and Stages

Babies develop communication and interaction skills at different rates. Understanding what is typical can help you identify support needs early.  You can also find out how to help your baby to develop their communication skills.

 

 

Cost: Free

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Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is a free app to support you from bump to baby including information about typical communication development.  It automatically sends you personalised, relevant and timely bite-sized updates in "Today's Information"; answers questions; helps with goal setting, signposts support; tracks progress and more.

Cost: Free

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Speech and Language UK How to support your child

This information about how to support your baby 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 baby can help you give them the best start on their journey to developing communication skills. 

 

 

 

Cost: Free

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TCT Universally Speaking 0-5

Universally Speaking is a booklet with information about typical communication skills, including attention and listening and understanding; interactions and speech.  Use the booklet to find out whether your baby is 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

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What to expect, when?

Guidance to your baby’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage.

Cost: Free

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Speech and Language Chatter Matters

This series of videos for parents and carers outlines how speech, language and communication skills develop; what families can do to support their baby; how these skills develop over time; children with speech and language needs and how to access information and support.

Cost: Free

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Family Nurse Partnership

Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is a home visiting programme for first-time young mums and families. It will help you to have a healthy pregnancy; improve your child's health and development and plan your futures.

Cost: Free

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