Speech and Language
Useful Web Links
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ICAN This website offers a range of information services for parents and practitioners that provides help and advice about speech, language and communication for all school-aged children.
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Afasic This website supports parents and represents children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
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Talking Point This website has useful advice for teaching staff around adapting the classroom environment and supplementing teaching approaches.
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Something Special Something Special for Makaton signs & symbols, which can be used to support your child’s understanding and use of language whilst they are also developing their verbal skills: can be found on CBeebies and the Makaton Website
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Find a Voice This website provides advice and information about forms of augmentative and alternative communication aids.
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National Autistic Society This website provides information about the diagnosis of autism, as well as useful strategies and advice for children who present with social communication difficulties.
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British Stammering Association This website provides information and resources to support children who stammer.
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Cleft Lip & Palate Association This website provides advice and support for people with the condition, their families and school staff.
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Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists This website is aimed at professionals, which also explains the role of the Speech and Language Therapist.
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The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice This website can be used to locate private Speech and Language Therapists in your local area.