Useful Links

Speech and Language UK  is the children’s communication charity who have range of resources for practitioners and parents.  You can use this tool to check whether your child has the key communication skills expected for their age. There is also an advice line where you can speak to a speech and language therapist.

Makaton is a form of communication which uses simple signs. Using Makaton helps children to understand, express themselves and to learn spoken words. This website provides a video of a different sign each week. You can practice with the video then use your new signs throughout the week.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people.

Previously known as The British Stammering Association (BSA). This is a registered charity and campaign whose aims are to support anyone in the UK who  stammers and to tackle the discrimination faced by people who stammer.

The RADLD campaign was created to Raise Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder. On their YouTube channel, you will find videos that explain what a language impairment is, the impact it can have and how to get help.

A great website which describes how babies and toddlers develop early communication skills.  It has useful tips on how to support your baby or toddlers communication development with lots of videos to demonstrate these.