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.
Wirral SEND support
Autism Together – 666 9960
Belvedere Centre – All disabled young people and their friends (aged 12 – 25). Youth club, indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, drop in café. Contact: Jim Wilkinson – 0151 639 6154.
Charlotte’s Brightside – Little Voices – drop-in sessions for neurodivergent young people
Community Capacity Builders– projects supporting vulnerable young people – often in specific schools
Crea8ing Community – SEND Maths and English tutor
Crossroads – Short breaks for families with children under the age of 8 with complex needs or disabilities
Early childhood services/SEND early years team – Rainbow group -under 5’s
Egan Road Church – Explorers group – SEN specific stay & play group
Equilibrium – Diversity+ sessions and baby sensory play group
Ferries Family group – Neurodiversity support group
Billy Found Mates Club – group for young women: crafts, cooking, and baking and have trips out for girls who want to have fun in a small group setting.
Happy Times Activities – Socials & activities for Age 16+
Hooves for healing – pony care / bonding and riding
Koala North West – 0151 608 8288
Merseyside Autistic Childrens Society (MACS) – Facebook group support for families to engage in activities together. The Facebook page provides peer support for parents, MACS have a shop in Liscard offering fidget and specialised toys. Staff always on hand to offer a listening ear.
OPAL (associated costs – enquire with the service provider for costs) – respite sessions for children and young people aged 6-25.
Parent Carer participation Wirral (PCPW) – contact 0151 670 0777 or [email protected]
Positivitree – Peer support/empowerment for parents
Resilient North West – helping young people aged 16-24 year olds feel connected and gain confidence
Sensory service – LA – for deaf and visually impaired children
Sensory Shack – (associated costs – enquire with the service provider for costs) –
Shaftes Youth Club / Future is bright club
All Ability Football – Shaftesbury Youth Club
Scope – Parents Connect a 6-week support programme for parents and carers of young disabled people
Stick N step – support for young people with cerebral palsy
Sunshine support – offer free online peer support / Facebook live Q&A’s / downloadable resources
The Drop In – mental health wellbeing support for young people aged 11-19
The Hive – 0151 705 8000 / Hiveability for ages 8-25
Wheels for all – supporting young people with disabilities to get cycling
WIRED Wirral SENDIASS and carer support
Wirral Mencap – supporting parents with a disability
Youth fed – 14-25 year olds (diagnosed or undiagnosed autism) can enroll through Youthfed, coaches to identify way forward in regards to education / training
Online / National information and guidance
