the first stop for information on children’s communication
 This 30 page booklet aims to encourage and empower parents to become involved in influencing and improving services for children and young people.
How to get this: http://www.afasic.org.uk/about/campaigns/advocating-for-your-child/ |
 The following organisations provide products and services to support children’s speech, language and
communication needs.
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 This factsheet details useful books and guides that parents might find helpful when trying to find out more information about speech and language difficulties.
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 The following factsheets were developed by Afasic, and contain a wealth of information on difficulties with speech and language development, from SLI to bilingualism:
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 A multi-agency project to look at the issues underlying children's language deficits in Stoke on Trent. Contains information and resources for parents and practitioners.
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How to get this: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/advice/stoke-speaks-out/ |
 A web site for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties, containing news, resources and forums
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How to get this: http://www.speechteach.co.uk |
 Helps partners create optimum conditions for learning through their resources and training on how to create Communication Friendly Spaces
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How to get this: http://www.elizabethjarmanltd.co.uk |
 KIDS have produced a range of briefings available online as free downloads for professionals who work with young people with disabilities. In addition to these, many publications have been developed surrounding the childcare environment and inclusive play.
The Transitions magazine, aimed at and written by young disabled people covers 3 main themes each week, email publications@kids.org.uk or call 0207 359 3073 for a free hard copy. Alternatively they can be viewed online at the publications page. KIDS also provides a range of resources and workforce development opportunities.
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How to get this: http://www.kids.org.uk/ |
 The Makaton Charity have developed a range of resources for using and teaching Makaton, including a range of free resources available to download
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How to get this: http://www.makaton.org/resources |
 Resources to help you learn more about communicating with people with a learning disability, and how to make your existing communication materials more accessible
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How to get this: http://www.mencap.org.uk/ |
 Resources related to communication issues and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
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How to get this: http://www.autism.org.uk/shop |
 Various free resources can be found at www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support
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How to get this: http://www.ndcs.org.uk/professional_support |
 The UK’s leading publishers of assessments for health and education professionals; key sponsor of the Hello campaign
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How to get this: http://www.psychcorp.co.uk/hello |
 This excellent resource makes this complex area of language development accessible to non-specialist staff. fAll those working in the field will appreciate the clear explanations and practical support and advice for those working and living with children at the pre-intentional and intentional stages of communication as far as beginning to use first words. The book explores a wide range of issues concerning children who have little or no means of expressing themselves verbally.
Language Builders for Complex Needs provides ideas for assessment and recording progress as well as detailed advice and practical activities. It is written for speech and language therapists, teachers, teaching assistants, pre-school practitioners and parents.
The book examines the characteristic communication skills, the interaction required and the thinking and play skills that need nurturing at each of the following stages:
Pre-Intentional Communication.
Being able to anticipate events.
Intentional Communication.
It also considers:
The link between play and language.
Total Communication – signs, symbols, Communication Passports, and briefly, Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Using first words, ideas and phrases.
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 Information about Makaton Training for parents, carers and professionals.
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