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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Speech and Language UK How to support your child

This information about how to support your young person forms part of Speech and Language UK's guide to the typical stages of speech and language development.  Children and young people develop language at different rates and understanding you can do to support 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 11-18 years

Universally Speaking is a series of booklets for anyone who works with children and young people. The booklets show where children and young people should be with their communication skills at any given age.  You can use the booklets to find out whether the children and young people 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 11-18 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 the young adult in your family 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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