We are very concerned that the proposed wording in the new Children and Families Bill introducing changes to the SEN system may make it much harder to access the speech and language therapy your child needs. It is vital to act now to make sure this does not happen. Please read the update on the more »
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Written By: Website Editor on 18 April 2013
Written By: Website Editor on 14 May 2013
The Children and Families Bill, which is currently working its way through parliament, will replace statements with an Education, Health and Social Care (EHC) Plan. Darlington, one of the pathfinder authorities which are trialling the new reforms, have recently published a draft version. Afasic has a number of concerns about the format and content of more »
Written By: Website Editor on 3 May 2013
University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christchurch SLT students managed to raise over £500 for Afasic during a day’s sponsored silence on Wednesday 24 April. They had attended a workshop at Afasic’s Voice for Life event in March and were inspired to think more deeply about communication impairments and how they can affect an individual’s day to day interactions. The more »
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Written By: Website Editor on 2 May 2013
There is still time to join in the ‘Afasic 4 nation Charity Bike Ride’ and help us to raise much needed funds and some awareness along the way. We still have some spaces for people to join in this very special ride for just a day, or a number of days – please do help more »
Written By: Website Editor on 25 April 2013
Many congratulations to all our runners in the London Marathon at the weekend, on a warm and emotional day they all crossed the finish line to get their coveted medal. For more details go to our running events page.
Written By: Website Editor on 15 April 2013
What is it like for a young person with Speech and Language Difficulties in the classroom? The students in the language provision at Hetton School have produced their own information leaflet to help their teachers understand, as well as suggesting ways in which they can support their learning. Afasic encourages everyone working in education settings more »
