Useful Sources of Information and Support
Speech and Language UK
This is a charity set up to support children with speech and language difficulties. They provide resources and training to help you identify when speech and language therapy is required.
Unit A The Cube Building
17-21 Wenlock Road
London
N1 7GT
020 7843 2510
info@speechandlanguage.org.uk
The communication Trust
This is a coalition of 50 voluntary and community organisations with expertise in speech, language and communication. They provide a progression tool which gives information to help you decide whether a young person would benefit from intervention and what kind of intervention would be best.
www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
8 Wakley Street
London
EC1V 7QE
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
This is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK.
facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events and influencing government.They aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists, and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
Talking Point
This is a website all about children's speech, language and communication, designed for parents, people that work with children, and children themselves. It contains information supporting children's speech and language development.
Your Local offer
You can find out more about services available in your area by looking up the local authority's "local offer" which is published on their website.
Talk Gym
Talk Gym has bee developed by BT, to help young people (14-19) learn about how they communicate, why it matters and how they can get better.
IPSEA
They provide a Tribunal Helpline, an appointment based telephone helpline for parents, carers and family members of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and for young people with SEND who would like our support. The helpline provides next-step guidance for families and young people navigating an appeal. They also provide online guides and resources, which cover a wide range of SEND topics and frequently asked questions.
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