SLCN - general information
AFASIC supports and provides information for families with children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
Help for families - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives
Offers advice and guidance to families to help them support their child’s communication. The “Ages and Stages” resource is great to explore next steps for your child.
Communication Matters supports people who find it hard to communicate because they have little or no speech. They support users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to be included and heard in society.
Communicating with people with a learning disability | Mencap
A great webpage which explains how to support communication. Top tips include taking your time, following gestures and body language and being available to support different communication systems.
Includes links to Makaton and Easy Read versions of each piece of information.
Advice and activities for all parents to support speech, language and communication development up to age 5 equivalent.
Words for Life | National Literacy Trust | Words for Life
Advice to support language, literacy and communication up to 12 years. Includes links to traditional nursery rhymes, songs and games.