Useful links
Afasic
Afasic is a charity set up to help children and young people with speech and language difficulties and their families.
British Stammering Association (BSA)
British Stammering Association (BSA) has information and support on stammering/stuttering, and BSA services and activities for adults and children.
Downs Syndrome Association (DSA)
The Down’s Syndrome Association website offers information and support on all aspects of living with Down’s Syndrome for all who need it.
Elklan
Elklan offers information and resources to support the development of children’s speech and language.
I CAN
I CAN is a children’s charity that specifically supports children with communication difficulties.
Makaton
The Makaton website has information on Makaton signing, resources and training.
National Autistic Society (NAS)
The National Autistic Society website has information about autism and Asperger’s syndrome and NAS services and activities.
Nuffield Dyspraxia Foundation
Nuffield Dyspraxia Foundation offers information about dyspraxia.
Reluctant Talkers
The Reluctant Talkers website has information on reluctant talkers/selective mutism – best thought of as a ‘speech phobia’.
Speech Link
The Speech Link website gives information about the Speech Link and Language Link computer packages designed for screening and supporting children in school.
South Tees Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy service provides assessment and diagnosis, as well as therapy and care plans.
Talking Point
Talking Point offers information and resources for parents of children with communication difficulties and professionals working with them.
The cleft lip and palate association
The cleft lip and palate association works to support, connect, and empower everyone affected by cleft in the UK.
The Communication Trust
The Communication Trust is a campaigning voice for children with speech, language and communication needs.
The Hanen Centre
The Hanen Centre (including information about More Than Words) is a website for parents and educators of pre-school children.
Words for Life
Words for Life offers a range of activities to do with babies aged 0 to 6 months.
