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).
Speech and Language UK has a child progress checker which asks questions on attention and listening, understanding, talking, speech and social communication based on the child’s age. It directs the parent/carer to helpful resources based on the answers. The website also has information on signs and symptoms, ages and stages and a resource library for families.
Action for stammering children – has information about stammering for parents, schools, children with FAQs, research, resources, and stories from people with a stammer.
Michael Palin Centre for Stammering– has information on stammering and tips for parents
Hanen.org – have tips for parents of young children who communicate without words, children who have just started talking, and children who talk in sentences.
DLD and me – useful resources about DLD for children, families, educators
Better Health Hungry Little Minds– has resources for learning to talk between ages 1-5, with videos, tips, daily routines etc
Makaton UK – free resources library.
National Deaf Children Society – information and support on diagnosis, childhood deafness, language and communication, education, technology, family life
Stories with symbols – has videos for children with speech, language and communication needs that may help parents. It helps spark interest in books, supports comprehension, and helps children learn new words.
Words for Life – has activities, milestones, songs, books, and games for each age group.
