Useful links

The links below take you to websites that may give more information about your child’s individual needs.

Afasic is a charity set up to help children and young people with speech and language difficulties and their families.

BBC Tiny Happy People helps you to develop your child’s communication skills with simple activities and play ideas.

The British Stammering Association (BSA) website has information and support on stammering/stuttering, and BSA services and activities for adults and children.

The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) website has information and support on all aspects of living with Down’s Syndrome.

I CAN is a children’s charity which supports children with communication difficulties.

The Makaton website has information on Makaton signing, resources and training.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) website offers information about autism and Asperger’s syndrome, and NAS services and activities.

The South Tees Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy provides assessment and diagnosis, as well as therapy and care plans.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association works to support, connect, and empower everyone affected by cleft in the UK.

The Hanen Centre is committed to promoting the best possible language, social, and literacy skills in young children.

Words for Life offers a range of activities for parents of babies aged 0 to 6 months, including nursery rhymes and games.

Videos

Nursery rhymes

Extending language

Speech modelling

Make time for fun!

Encouraging early communication playlist