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Talking point.
This website has lots of free resources and ideas of games to play to develop your child’s communication.
Click here for Talking Point.
The Communication Trust
Click here for free resources available for a range of ages.
Afasic
Click here for free resources such as “Toddler talk” with lots of ideas for developing speech and language through play.
Afasic is the UK charity established to help children and young people affected by the hidden disability of speech, language and communication impairments. It offers a range of services, including a helpline, publications and support groups.
ICAN
I CAN is the charity that helps children communicate. The charity works across the UK to create a society where all children and young people have the communication skills they need to be all they can be.
www.ican.org.uk
Bilingualism Matters
http://www.bilingualism-matters.ppls.ed.ac.uk/
Bilingualism quick tips
https://literacytrust.org.uk/early-years/bilingual-quick-tips/
Cleft
Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
https://www.clapa.com/
The Literacy Trust
http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/
https://literacytrust.org.uk/
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
www.ndcs.org.uk
National Autistic Society
https://www.autism.org.uk/
NHS advice on Autism
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
Mencap
Information about Autism, the signs to look for, how it is diagnosed and how to find help and support
Click here for Mencap information.
What are speech difficulties?
Click here for speech difficulties resources.
Difficulties with speech sounds
Click here for speech sounds resources from Talking Point.
Information about working memory within the classroom
Click here for information on working memory.
Stammering
www.actionforstammeringchildren.org
The British Stammering Association, talking about stammering. Information and support on stammering, also known as stuttering.
https://www.stammering.org/help-information
Makaton
Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order.
www.makaton.org
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
www.pecs-unitedkingdom.com/pecs/
Communication book
A Communication Book provide pages of symbols, usually organised by topic and can be found by clicking here - communication book.
What is AAC?
Information can be found by clicking here.
Communication Matters more than just talking ……
Let's give a voice to those without speech
https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
PrAACtical AAC
PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families
https://praacticalaac.org/
Symbol Software
Widgit Symbols Help communication
https://www.widgit.com/
Eating and Drinking (Dysphagia)
NHS advice
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/swallowing-problems-dysphagia/
Speech anxiety
Selective Mutism Information and Resource Association (SMIRA)
NHS website
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/selective-mutism/
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