Afasic - Unlocking Speech & Language

  • Local Offer

Afasic supports parents with children and young people who have difficulties talking and understanding language.  There is advice on the website for recognising concerns, claiming relevant benefits, sources of support in the community, support with speech at home, planning for life after 16 and support with SEN at school. Their helpline also provides a "listening ear" for parents who just want to talk to somebody who uderstands.

Training resources and information available for professionals wotking with children and young people, many of them free to download.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Helpline Manager
Telephone
Helpline 0300 666 9410 Helpline 0300 666 9410
Website
Afasic
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Where to go

Name
Afasic
Address
1st Floor
20 Bowling Green Lane
London
Postcode

EC1R 0BDGet directions to EC1R 0BD

Availability

Age Ranges
Referral not required
Referral Details

Self-referral

Local Offer

Description

Around 6% of children starting school have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) – that’s an average of 2 in every classroom. 

Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.

Our Advice and Information Services provide support to thousands of people every year, including Helpline and email support, free to download factsheets and access to our local networks.

Contact Name
Helpline Manager
Contact Telephone
0300 666 9410
Contact Email
hlmgr@afasic.org.uk

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Describe any training or experience you/your staff, have had or are having in issues around SEND?

See Afasic Website www.afasic.org.uk

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